Mango, jamun (black plum) and jackfruit are now everywhere in the market. These summer fruits are tasty and full of nutrients, and juicy jamun is at the top of many people's lists. Not only the fruit but its seed is also rich in nutrients.

Most people throw the seeds away after eating jamun, yet they have some properties that may benefit the body. Here are some notable benefits of jamun seeds.

Jamun seed powder is popularly believed to help keep blood sugar under control. Dry the seeds, grind them to powder and mix one teaspoon into a glass of water each morning. It helps improve the action of insulin and so may play a part in keeping blood glucose in check.

Many people suffer from gas, acidity, indigestion and other stomach problems. Taking jamun seed powder with water on an empty stomach may help keep digestion in good order, and regular use is thought to ease some stomach discomfort.

Over time, high blood pressure can damage the heart, kidneys and eyes. Drinking jamun seed powder mixed with water may help keep blood pressure under control, and it is also considered good for heart health.

A strong immune system makes it easier to stay protected from infections. Various compounds in jamun seeds may help boost immunity, and drinking water mixed with the seed powder every morning may help in this respect.

Excess weight can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol and other problems. Alongside a healthy lifestyle, adding jamun seed powder to the diet may support efforts to control weight, and regular use may help keep body weight and BMI in a normal range.

Although there is a good deal of popular information on the possible benefits of jamun seeds, they should not be used as a substitute for a doctor's advice and prescribed treatment for conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

Sources cited: PubMed and the National Library of Medicine.

Source: Jagonews24. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.