10 Beauty And Health Benefits Of The Indian Blackberry (Jamun), From Face Pack To Immunity Booster

From curing acne and dark spots to indigestion, it does it all. So, take a look at a few beauty and health benefits Jamun.

By Atul Mishra Last Updated: Jun 26, 2022 | 13:48:17 IST

Jamun or the Indian blackberry has a unique astringent taste. Popularly known as the black plum, the fruit has many beauty and health benefits to offer. Also, the fruit has innumerable medicinal properties, which can treat several ailments.

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From curing acne and dark spots to indigestion, it does it all. So, take a look at a few beauty and health benefits Jamun.

#1. Treats acne

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Jamun seeds are the best remedy to treat acne. For this, grind some dry Jamun seeds and add some cow milk to it. Mix it well. Apply this paste to your pimples before going to bed. Wash it off the next morning. Remember, your pimples cannot be treated overnight; results will only show over a period of time. So, make sure you apply it regularly for better results. Alternatively, you can prepare another concoction of Jamun seed powder, orange powder, a few drops of almond oil, red lentil powder (masoor dal) and rose water. Apply this paste to your entire face. Rinse with cold water after 15 minutes. 

#2. Takes care of oily skin

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Jamun can also work wonders for people with oily skin because of its astringent properties. Prepare a face mask using Jamun pulp, barley flour, amla juice and rose water. Apply this pack evenly on your face and rinse it off once it dries off. A regular application of it will control your skin's oil secretion levels.

#3. Lightens dark spots

Have you stopped stepping out of your house due to dark spots and pigmented skin? Well, no more! Take a look at another Jamun pack that will treat your ugly marks. For this, mix Jamun seed powder, lemon powder and gram flour (besan). Add a few drops of almond oil and rose water to this dry mixture. Make a paste out of it. Apply it on your face, and let it stay till it dries off completely. Wash it off with cold water. Follow this routine for at least a month, and you will surely see promising results.

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#4. Cures spongy gums and bad breath

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Jamun leaves have antibacterial properties and are used for making medicines for the strengthening of the teeth and gums. In fact, the ash of its leaves is one of the essential ingredients in tooth powders (manjan) and is effective in treating spongy gums. Ash of Jamun leaves (powder obtained after drying and burning them) mixed with an equal amount of ash of hard almond shell makes an excellent manjan. Its regular use strengthens teeth by checking gum infections and bleeding. A little peppermint added to this manjan can cure bad breath as well.

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#5. Treats diabetes

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Undoubtedly Jamun is one of the best fruits for diabetic patients. Jamun seeds (dried and powdered) contain glucose called jamboline, which has the ability to control the conversion of starch into sugar. It also helps in reducing the quantity of sugar in the urine. A diabetic patient should have 1 teaspoon of this powder twice a day (morning and evening). 

#6. Cures indigestion

This purple fruit has a special mention in traditional streams of medicines, namely Ayurveda and Unani. It is used to treat digestive disorders, including diarrhoea, dysentery and dyspepsia. If you experience digestive problems, then you should drink Jamun juice, or have Jamun pulp mixed with curd.

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#7. Purifies your blood

Jamun is a rich source of iron. It is this iron content that purifies your blood, thereby keeping your skin clean and beautiful. Also, the iron in it helps in increasing the haemoglobin. The fruit is known to cure menstrual problems as well. It is so because the iron content makes up for the blood loss, thus keeping women healthy.

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#8. Fights anaemia and fatigue

Even with a little knowledge from our biology classes, we all know how important red blood cells are for our body. Jamun is a rich source of iron and hence a great natural remedy for anaemia. Because of the presence of abundant iron, Jamun also gives relief from body weakness and fatigue.

#9. Acts as an excellent immunity booster

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Because of its amazing medicinal properties, Jamun is highly recommended if a person feels that his immunity is decreasing day by day. Do you get cold and cough often? Do you suffer from mild or high fever often? Do you often have to see a doctor for tonsillitis? Then just take some Jamun pulp, mix it with honey and amla, and eat the paste or dink with water.

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#10. Gives you a healthy heart

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Yes! Jamun is the best fruit if you want a healthy heart for yourself. With the increasing pollution everywhere, Jamun becomes a must-be-taken-daily ingredient in your diet. Because of its richness in potassium, Jamun is very beneficial in treating heart diseases like high blood pressure, strokes and high cholesterol levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

#1. How to prepare Jamun seed powder face pack?

Jamun is very effective for your skin. From treating acne to removing blackheads, Jamun guarantees you healthy and glowing skin. This is how you prepare Jamun face pack:

Ingredients:

  • 250 gm of Jamun
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Amla

Method

  • Take Jamun seeds and leave them to dry under the sun for a day.
  • Crush the Jamun seeds to make powder out of it.
  • In the powder, add 1 tbsp of honey and some mashed amla. Mix it thoroughly and make a paste.
  • Apply the paste to your skin. Rinse it off the water after it gets sufficiently dry.

#2. How does Jamun cure diabetes?

Jamun is always highly recommended for every diabetic patient. However, it must be noted here that diabetes is an incurable disease. Diabetes can always be fought against when the sugar level in the body goes abnormally high or low but it can never be completely eradicated from the body.

  • Jamun seeds powder, thrice a day, one gram each reduces the high sugar level in the body.
  • Regular intake of Jamun heals bleeding haemorrhoids.
  • Jamun also helps in treating polyuria of any cause, be it from alcohol or caffeine. Polyuria is a major sign of diabetes.

#3. Is it safe to eat Jamun during pregnancy?

Yes, it is absolutely safe to eat Jamun during pregnancy. The abundance of antioxidants, potassium, Vitamin C and other minerals, aid in foetal growth. As mentioned above, because Jamun is good for diabetic patients, during pregnancy this magical fruit also helps in fighting gestational diabetes. And most importantly, Jamun is rich in Vitamin A which is extremely important for your baby’s eyesight.

So, here is the magical fruit called Jamun for you, and its health and beauty benefits. From curbing diabetes to making your heart healthy, from improving your immune system to treating acne on your face, Jamun is a wondrous fruit. So, whether you eat it or apply it, this superfruit has a lot many benefits for you to offer.

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