Jambu  powder (நாவல் பழம்)

பழங்காலத்திலிருந்தே அதன் ஊட்டச்சத்து நிறைந்த பண்புகளுக்காக பயன்படுத்தப்படும் செயலில் உள்ள பொருளாக நாவல் பழம் உள்ளது. இது எடை இழப்பை ஆதரிக்கிறது மற்றும் இரத்த சர்க்கரை அளவை ஒழுங்குபடுத்துகிறது. இது ஒரு இயற்கையான நோய் எதிர்ப்பு சக்தியை அதிகரிக்கும் மற்றும் ஆரோக்கியமான வாழ்க்கை முறையை மேம்படுத்துவதற்கு வயதான எதிர்ப்பு, வயிற்றுப்போக்கு மற்றும் ஆன்டிவைரல் பண்புகளைக் கொண்டுள்ளது. நாவல் பழம் அதன் வலுவான குணப்படுத்தும் செயல்பாட்டின் காரணமாக தோல் ஒவ்வாமை, தடிப்புகள் மற்றும் சிவத்தல் போன்ற தோல் தொடர்பான பிரச்சனைகளை நிர்வகிக்க உதவுகிறது.

Jambu powder as the active ingredient, used since ancient times for its nutrient rich properties. It supports weight loss and regulates blood sugar levels. It is a natural immunity enhancer and possesses antiaging, antidiarrheal and antiviral properties to promote a healthy way of living. Jambu helps manage skin associated problems such as skin allergy, rashes and redness due to its strong healing activity. According to Ayurveda, it is advisable to avoid the consumption of Jambu as it may cause constipation due to its Grahi (absorbent) property. It is also important to monitor your blood sugar level regularly while using Jamun seed powder if you are taking anti-diabetic drugs as it can cause a sudden dip in sugar levels.

Key ingredients

Eugenia jambolana

BENEFITS OF JAMBU:

 Benefits of Jambu for diabetes?

• Jambu powder can be taken as an adjuvant both for type-2 diabetes, insulin-dependent or non-insulin-dependent. According to experts, the use of jambuseeds powder is beneficial at the IFG (Impaired fasting glucose) stage. Consuming seeds powder helps in the regulation of IFG, which further prevents the early onset of diabetes and further conditions. The Jambu fruit helps in the management of Diabetes. The Jambu seeds contain the two major bioactive compounds i.e. Jamboline and Jambosine which helps in the reduction of glucose levels in the blood by helping in increasing the production of insulin.
• The extracts or decoction obtained from the bark, seeds, and leaves have shown potential in decreasing the sugar level in the urine.

 Benefits of Jambu for Inflammation of the airways (bronchitis)?

Jambu is good if you have cough related problems like bronchitis. In Ayurveda, this disease is known as Kasroga and is caused by poor digestion. Poor diet and incomplete elimination of wastes lead to the formation of Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) in the form of mucus in the lungs. This leads to bronchitis. Eating Jambu helps digest Ama due to its Pachan (digestive) properties. It also removes excessive accumulated mucus from the lungs due to its Kapha balancing property.

 Benefits of Jambu for Dysentery(வயிற்றுப்போக்கு)?

Diarrhea is known as Atisar in Ayurveda. It is due to improper food, impure water, toxins, mental stress and Agnimandya (weak digestive fire). All these factors are responsible for aggravating Vata. This aggravated Vata brings fluid in the intestine from various tissues from the body and mixes with the stool. This leads to loose, watery motions or diarrhea. Jambu and its seed powder helps to control diarrhea. This is because of its Kashaya (astringent) and Grahi (absorbent) properties. It helps to thicken loose stool and control the frequency of loose motion or diarrhea.

 Benefits of Jambu for Skin regeneration?

Jambu pulp helps in quick healing of skin ulcers and reduces inflammation. It also brings back the normal texture of the skin. This is due to its Sita (cold) and Ropan (healing) properties. And The Jamun seeds are the best remedy for treating acne.

PRECAUTIONs:

Patients with diabetes:

Jambu may lower the blood sugar level. So it is generally advisable to monitor your blood sugar level while taking Jambu along with antidiabetic drugs.

Side effects

1. Vomiting
2. Sore throat

Dosage:

1.Take  ½ -1 teaspoon of jambu  powder twice daily,preferably after meals or as directed by physician.

2.for better result, take it with lukewarm water 1-2 times a day after taking food.

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MFD.DATE:9/2024

EXP DATE;8/2026