Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston
Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is also 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.
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.<br><B>Flowers</b> 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.
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.
The pharmacological action of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Fruit is Tonic.
The pharmacological action of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Seed (powder) is Diuretic.
Indications
The indications of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Bark are Bronchitis, Thirst, Bleeding Gums, Liver Complaints, Fatigue, Sore Throat, Asthma, Chronic Diarrhoea, Loose Teeth.
The indications of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston are Stomach Weakness, Sexual Weakness, Cardiac Weakness, Dysentery, Spermatorrhoea.
The indications of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Extract are Bloody Diarrhoea, Bilious Diarrhoea, Liver Affections, Stomach.
The indication of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Fruit is Chronic Diarrhoea.
The indication of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Leaves is Eye Sores.
The indication of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Leaves (oil) is Bilious Affections.
The indication of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Seed is Fever.
The indications of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Seed (powder) are Enlargement of Spleen, Scanty Urine, Diabetes.
The indication of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Seed Kernel is Chronic Diarrhoea.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Fruit of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is Pleasant.
Taste: Fruit: Sweet,Astringent.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Pulp | 25.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
| Seed | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is used in the preparation of Daolabi, Kushta Faulad Sard.
Substitutes
The substitute of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston is Pyrus malus Linn. [Used particularly for nutritive value.].
Active Constituents
The active constituent of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Bark is Alkaloid [Jambosine].
The active constituents of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston are Alanine, Alpha-Apinene, Ascorbic Acid [3 - 37mg/100g], Ash [0.4 - 0.44g/100g], Calcium [29 - 45.2mg/100g], Carotene [123-235 I.U./100g], Copper [0.01mg/100g], Essential Oil, Fat [0.2-0.3g/100g], Fiber [1.1 - 1.9g/100g], Folic Acid, Iron [0.45 - 1.2 mg/100g], Magnesium [4mg/100g], Moisture [84.5-89.1g/100g], Niacin [0.521- 0.8mg/100g], Nicotinic Acid, Phosphorus [50mg/100g], Proteins [0.5-0.7g/100g], Riboflavin [0.028- 0.05mg/100g], Sulphur [13mg/100g], Thiamine [0.01- 0.19mg/100g], Threonine.
The active constituent of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston's Leaves is Hydrocyanic Acid.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston are Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume., Piper nigrum Linn., Sodium Chloride.
Toxicity
Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston
the roots are considered poisonous.
Syzygium jambos (Linn) Alston (Seed)
The seeds are said to be poisonous.