Black plum

Jamun (Black Plum) !

A good seasonal fruit for Diabetics.

Jamun fruit is acidic and astringent in nature and has a sweet taste. Glucose and fructose are the major sugars found in the ripe fruit, it is also laden with minerals, and provides fewer calories, as compared to other fruits.

The jamun fruit and jamun leaves are considered good for diabetes management. The black plum has anti-diabetic features. Jamun helps to convert starch into energy and keep your blood sugar levels in check.

Due to its low glycemic index, Diabetic patients can consume jamun fruit daily to control their sugar levels, which certainly helps to enhance the insulin activity and sensitivity.

Not only Fruit, the extract of bark, seeds, and leaves are too beneficial in the treatment of diabetes.
The extract of the bark, seeds and leaves are good in decreased of sugar in urine (glycouria). Studies shows that the dried alcoholic extract of the seeds are good to reduce the level of blood sugar.

Seeds powder can be taken as an adjuvant both for type-2 diabetes, insulin dependent or non-insulin dependent. Jamun seeds powder contains jamboline, a type of glucose, which helps to control the conversion of starch into sugar.