Syzygium 20jambos 20(Linn) 20A

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is aslo known as Caryophyllus jambos, Eugenia jambos Linn, Jambosa jambos Millsp, Jambosa vulgaris, belongs to Myrtaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Kabrit-ul-Zanikh.
The English Names for this herb are Jambul, Rose Apple.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Gulab Jaman, Jammun, Jamun.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston are Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diabetic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-syphilitic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Brain Tonic, Cardiotonic, Digestive, Exhilarant, Febrifuge, Hepatic Tonic, Liver Tonic, Stimulant, Stomach Tonic, Stomachic.

Fruit:

  • Tonic


    • Seed (powder):
  • Diuretic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston are Stomach Weakness, Sexual Weakness, Cardiac Weakness, Dysentery, Spermatorrhoea.

    The Indication of Leaves of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is Eye Sores.

    The Indication of Fruit of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is Chronic Diarrhoea.

    The Indications of Extract of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston are Bloody Diarrhoea, Bilious Diarrhoea, Liver Affections, Stomach.

    The Indications of Bark of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston are Bronchitis, Thirst, Bleeding Gums, Liver Complaints, Fatigue, Sore Throat, Asthma, Chronic Diarrhoea, Loose Teeth.

    The Indication of Seed of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is Fever.

    The Indication of Seed Kernel of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is Chronic Diarrhoea.

    The Indications of Seed (powder) of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston are Enlargement of Spleen, Scanty Urine, Diabetes.

    The Indication of Leaves (oil) of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is Bilious Affections.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is 2nd order, cold and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston.

    Compound Preparations

    Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is used in the preparation of Daolabi, Kushta Faulad Sard compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Pulp25.000gN/A
    Seed3.000g - 5.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston. The rose apple tree may be merely a shrub but is generally a tree reaching 25 or even 40 ft (7.5-12 m) in height, and has a dense crown of slender, wide-spreading branches, often the overall width exceeding the height.
    Flowers The flowers are creamy-white or greenish-white, 2 to 4 in (5-10 cm) wide, consisting mostly of about 300 conspicuous stamens to 1 1/2 in (4 cm) long, a 4-lobed calyx, and 4 greenish-white, concave petals. There are usually 4 or 5 flowers together in terminal clusters.A handsome, evergreen, spreading tree, 9 m or more in height, leaves lanceolate, 12.5-20.0 cm long, narrowed into short petioles; flowers greenish-white, in short, terminal racemose cymes, 7.5-10.0 cm diam., showy with numerous, long yellowish-white stamens; fruits globose, 2.5-5.0 cm diam., pale yellow to pinkish-white; seeds grey, 1-2 loose in cavity of succulent pericarp
    Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Fruit. Capped with the prominent, green, tough calyx, the fruit is nearly round, oval, or slightly pear-shaped, 1 1/2 to 2 in (4-5 cm) long, with smooth, thin, pale-yellow or whitish skin, sometimes pink-blushed, covering a crisp, mealy, dry to juicy layer of yellowish flesh, sweet and resembling the scent of a rose in flavor.
    Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Leaves. The evergreen leaves are opposite, lanceolate or narrow-elliptic, tapering to a point; 4 to 9 in (10-22 cm) long, and from 1 to 2 1/2 in (2.5-6.25 cm) wide; somewhat leathery, glossy, dark-green when mature, rosy when young.
    Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Seed. In the hollow center, there are 1 to 4 brown, rough-coated, medium-hard, more or less rounded seeds, 3/8 to 5/8 in (1-1.6 cm) thick, which loosen from the inner wall and rattle when the fruit is shaken. Fragments of the seedcoat may be found in the cavity.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It is native of East indies , malaya. It occurs in Australia, Greece, India.. This plant is naturalized and cultivated in many places.
    Odor: The odor of Fruit of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is Pleasant
    Taste:
    Fruit: Sweet,Astringent

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    In excessive doses it may causes flatulence and may produce disturbance in digestion.

    Toxicity

    Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston:
    the roots are considered poisonous.
    Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston (Seed):
    The seeds are said to be poisonous.