2323 - jambul-நாவல் பழம் (Naaval pazham in Tamil)
Jambul(Syzygium cumini) is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae. Jambul is native to Bangladesh, India, Nepal,Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The name of the fruit is sometimes mistranslated as blackberry, which is a different fruit in an unrelated family.
A fairly fast growing species, it can reach heights of up to 30 m and can live more than 100 years. Its dense foliage provides shade and is grown just for its ornamental value. The wood is strong and is water resistant. Because of this it is used in railway sleepers and to install motors in wells. Jambul trees start flowering from March to April. The flowers of jambul are fragrant and small, about 5 mm in diameter. The fruits develop by May or June and resemble large berries. The fruit is oblong, ovoid, starts green and turns pink to shining crimson black as it matures
According to Tamil legend, Auvaiyar (also known as Auvayar) (Tamil: ஔவையார்), a female poet,ethicist and political activist of the Sangam period was resting under a jambul tree, considering her life's work complete, when Lord Murugan, a guardian deity of the Tamil language, came to her in disguise. After a test of wits he revealed his identity and inspired her to further learning and writing. Her works for children are still widely read in schools in Tamil Nadu, over a millennium after they were written.
It has a high source in vitamin A and vitamin C.-Wiki
It has many medical uses. It possesses anti-diabetic properties. In the indigenous system of medicine this fruits is regarded as specific remedy against diabetes because of its effect on the pancreas. The fruit, the seeds and fruits juice are beneficial in treatment of this disease. Seeds of these fruits are famous for controlling blood glucose level The seeds of the jambul fruits are considered beneficial in the treatment of excessive urination.
2323 - jambul-நாவல் பழம் (Naaval pazham in Tamil)
Jambul(Syzygium cumini) is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae. Jambul is native to Bangladesh, India, Nepal,Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The name of the fruit is sometimes mistranslated as blackberry, which is a different fruit in an unrelated family.
A fairly fast growing species, it can reach heights of up to 30 m and can live more than 100 years. Its dense foliage provides shade and is grown just for its ornamental value. The wood is strong and is water resistant. Because of this it is used in railway sleepers and to install motors in wells. Jambul trees start flowering from March to April. The flowers of jambul are fragrant and small, about 5 mm in diameter. The fruits develop by May or June and resemble large berries. The fruit is oblong, ovoid, starts green and turns pink to shining crimson black as it matures
According to Tamil legend, Auvaiyar (also known as Auvayar) (Tamil: ஔவையார்), a female poet,ethicist and political activist of the Sangam period was resting under a jambul tree, considering her life's work complete, when Lord Murugan, a guardian deity of the Tamil language, came to her in disguise. After a test of wits he revealed his identity and inspired her to further learning and writing. Her works for children are still widely read in schools in Tamil Nadu, over a millennium after they were written.
It has a high source in vitamin A and vitamin C.-Wiki
It has many medical uses. It possesses anti-diabetic properties. In the indigenous system of medicine this fruits is regarded as specific remedy against diabetes because of its effect on the pancreas. The fruit, the seeds and fruits juice are beneficial in treatment of this disease. Seeds of these fruits are famous for controlling blood glucose level The seeds of the jambul fruits are considered beneficial in the treatment of excessive urination.