Jamun/Black plum & Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Jamun, a wonder fruit for Diabetes mellitus type 2 - Blackberries/Black Plum are known to have many names like black plum, java plum, Indian blackberries (English), Jaamun, Kala Jamun, Jambul, Jambu, Jambas, Phalendra, Rajaman, Mahaphala (Sanskrit/Hindi), Syzygium cumini (Botanical name). 

Who do not have bitter gourd personal preferences in diabetes treatment due to its bitter taste, can use Jamun. Because its fruit is delicious and juicy in taste. 

It really is such a super fruit that has been used for the treatment of diabetes for years. 

Apart from its fruits, leaves, bark etc. are also used to control diabetes. Rather, the fact is that its seeds are mostly used to treat diabetes and reduce levels ofblood sugar.

Jamun tree dependably grows in tropical parts of the Asian subcontinent, African countries, that ripen in rainy season between June to July months. 

It is also found in abundance in China, Pakistan, Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand other than India. 

It is believed that the Jamun tree gives fruit up to 70 years. Its berry is very tasty, delicious, yummy, appetizing with the violet shade and after eating, it makes the tongue also purplish. 

Because of which some people do not like to eat it. Moreover, because of its peculiar taste, almost all people want to eat without any hesitation. 

If this aspect of tongue dying is dismissed then this small berry has many health benefits. 

Jamun is filled with many phytochemicals, protein, malic acid, carbohydrates, vitamin A, B, and C, oxalic acid, saponins, flavonoids, tannin, and two major sugar components like glucose and fructose but never offer more than 3-4 calories. Some people have a misconception that Jamun is stuffed with glucose and fructose so can't cure diabetes. 

While any such thing has not been proved by medical science. Instead, Ayurvedic doctors always recommend it for the treatment of diabetes. 

Besides Ayurveda, it is also used in Yunani arrangement of medicine to treat diabetes. 

Jamun pulp is made up of 82% water, therefore, it is considered an ideal and excellent fruit in the summer season.

Almost everyone knows that Allopathic medicines have many side effects and blood sugar has to be kept in control for the lifetime. 

In this way, the patient needs to consume antidiabetic drugs for whole life that delivers different unwanted effects. 

So, without side effects, there is absolutely no effective solution available to control blood sugar except Ayurveda.

This is the only reason that research workers are attracting towards Ayurveda because they know well that managing diabetes without side effects is a daunting task. 

Jamun is an extremely cheap fruit and the seeds are almost without cost which we always deem to be worthless but can be accessed very easily.

Nutritional aspects, facts, & worth of Jamun

The black plum has different antioxidants including nutritional ingredients like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, sodium, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, carbohydrate, carotene, folic acid, fiber, fat, and protein that really helps to improve immunity strength and used as an antidiabetic natural medicine.

One can utilize Jamun in different yummy forms like breakfast, mid-day meal snacks, pancakes, squash, smoothies, jams, jelly, ice-cream, candies, milkshakes, Vinegar etc. 

How Does Jamun Help in Blood Sugar Control & Can Jamun Reduce Blood glucose levels?

It is used in the treatment of diabetes credited to a substance found in it whose name is Jambolin that helps prevent and inhibits the conversions of starch from our food into sugar and increase insulin activity and level of sensitivity. 

Every part of the blackberries has the ability to control and reduce blood sugar and also decreases the risk of diabetes-related different health complications.

Different medical reports have confirmed that Jamun seeds possess hypoglycemic characteristics because of its alkaline nature. One can include its fruits in an organic form as a diabetic’s nutritional diet. 

Overall, it can be said that the Jamun is an excellent option for treating diabetes.

Other Health Benefits of Black Plum

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder commonly known as diabetes in which blood sugar is abnormally increased scheduled to insulin deficiency or resistance. 

It's rather a major reason behind morbidity or mortality if vascular complications arise. So it is necessary to keep blood sugar in control to remain healthy. 

This is also called imitative disease and can harm any parts of the body like kidneys, heart, brain, eyes, skin etc. So, usage of black plum is necessary to prevent diabetes and associated symptoms.

Apart from its antidiabetic features, it also checks many other types of diseases and that are written below -

For digestive disorders - Jamun treats flatulence, dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal colic, dysentery, gastric ulcers, piles, enlargement of spleen,  liver diseases, and so on.

It can boost the immune system and supercharge disease-fighting capabilities and also improve heart health regarding high blood pressure, hardening of arteries, and cardiac stroke.

For skin care - Jamun seeds are being used as an effective medicine to take care of various kinds of skin problems like pimples, dark spots of the face, vitiligo etc.

It reduces the symptoms associated with diabetes mellitus such as polyuria, glycosuria, loss of appetite, and thrusting.

Its effective role can't be ignored in common cold, cough, and asthma.

It offers a great advantage even in sexual debility or impotency.

For oral health - Black plum's leaves and bark possesses astringent properties that can be an effective medicine to deal with different teeth and gum-related troubles like gingivitis, gum bleeding, gum infection, throat problems, mouth ulceration etc.

Side effects of Jamun, special precautions, safety, and warnings

It's important to get information about side effects by overlooking for sometimes its so many benefits. Here are some types of complications that can be prevented from just knowing about side effects. 

Although its consumption is considered safe but an unnecessary or excessive use of Jamun pulp can cause damage to the lungs and stomach layers. Eating more fruits sometimes ends up with gas and phlegm creation. So always try to eat only in small quantities.

If you have the previous history of allergy with the fruits of Jamun, just avoid it.

Before eating its berries, sprinkle black or rock salt to it.

Sometimes whole body pain commences after eating more Jamun fruits.

Usually, do not eat roadside Jamun berries because it is always contaminated.

The consumption of Jamun berries in an empty stomach can be harmful.

Do not drink milk just after eating Jamun.

After eating fruits, the color of the tongue turns to violet and can produce a sore throat.

Stay far from Jamun consumption if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother.

Close monitoring of blood sugar levels is needful during black plum consumption. 

Since Jamun is an all natural hypoglycemic agent, so, a therapeutic advice is needed when using it for the treatment of diabetes.

Because using it with antidiabetic drugs, can deliver hypoglycemia which is a very dangerous condition and needs urgent treatment. 

Therefore it is necessary to meet up with the doctor at the time of using it for the adjustment of the antidiabetic medications.

Recommended dosages of Jamun seeds powder for diabetes

How exactly to use Jamun to check on with Diabetes?

People who have diabetes mellitus type 2 must have the powder of dried out Jamun seeds 5 gms. two times daily before the meal.

                                      

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On account of unavailability of fruits (since Jamun is a seasonal fruit), Jamun leaves can be utilized. 

For this purpose, 4 - 5 leaves should be eaten two times daily in the morning and evening without interruption or interval until blood sugar levels come to the normal track or you find the results you are just looking for.

To get desirous results, do not use blackberries alone by itself. 

There are numerous such natural herbs available out there in Ayurveda, which can be more efficient to use in combination to control diabetes. 

For example, the use of bitter gourd or eating Methi/fenugreekseeds to control blood sugar levels.

Apart from fenugreek and bitter gourd, there are also many other herbs that are being used in the treatment of diabetes like Paneer Phool, Aloe vera, Cinnamon, Ginger, Vijayasara, Mango leaves, Gudmaar/Madhunashini, Cloves, Rosemary, Turmeric and many others.

There are different ways to make use of black plum for treating diabetes mellitus type 2.

In addition to fruits of black plum, blended juice, alcoholic extract seeds or bark, can be utilized but on the advice of the physician. Treating yourself can prove to be dangerous.

A special treatment option for diabetes with Jamun Herbal Wooden Tumbler

How to use 'Jamun tree wood diabetes control herbal glass tumbler' if you have Diabetes?

This Jamun wood Herbal Tumbler can be used to control blood sugar. One can purchase it very easy in the market. Additionally, it is available online which you can buy from Amazon dot com or other e-commerce sites.

The ways to make use of it is being explained further as follows -

* Wash the herbal tumbler carefully in running tap water with no help of any detergents.

* Fill up the Jamun wood Herbal Tumbler with normal but fresh water and leave it for the whole night.

* In the morning, drink the water in the empty stomach after filtration. (Note - The colour of water can be changed due to Jamun's alkaline property).

* When the color of water puts a stop to change, try to make scratch inside for repeat utilization. One tumbler should not be used for more than 30-40 days. If necessary, use a new tumbler.

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