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Jambul

Clicked this at the market place.

Jambuls resemble large berries. They are oblong in shape. They are green when they are raw, then pink and finally shiny crimson black when ripe. The fruit has a sweetish, mildly astringent taste.The tongue turns purple after eating jambuls. Ripe jambuls have a smell that is reminiscent of ripe apricots.

 

Common names for jambul are Jambolan, Jambu, Jamum, Java Plum, Rose Apple and Thorn Apple.

Jambul is an evergreen tropical tree that belongs to the plant family Myrtaceae. It is native to India, Pakistan and Indonesia. It is also grown Myanmar, Brazil, Suriname and Afghanistan.

Jambul is used as a carminative in India for diarrhea and stomach aches. The seeds of fresh jambuls have been found effective in diabetes in quickly reducing sugar in the urine. Jambuls are also a useful remedy for stomach cramps

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Uploaded on June 22, 2009
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