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Syzygium cumini (Jambul)
botanicals
definition
botanical name(s): Syzygium cumini, Syzygium jambolanum, Syzygium jambos, Eugenia jabolana
synonyms: jambul, Java plum
part(s) used: fruit, seeds
qualities: bitter, aromatic, neutral
affinities:
actions: hypoglycemic agent, astringent, diuretic, carminative
dosage:
S. cumini seeds:
» powder: 0.3 - 2 g.
» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.
therapy: an extract of fruit and seeds produces a pronounced hypoglycemic effect in animals, in some cases comparable to that of tolbutamide, and corrects glycosuria in rats; diarrhea, colic
AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 1
toxicity: 2
constituents: phenols, tannins, alkaloid, glycoside, triterpenes, essential oil
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