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Syzygium cumini (L.) SKEELS
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Jambu |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Syzygium cumini (L.) SKEELS |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Availability | Available |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2021 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Jaman
Other varieties / Botanical names
- Calyptranthes caryophyllifolia Willd.
- Calyptranthes cumini (L.) Pers.
- Calyptranthes cuminodora Stokes
- Calyptranthes jambolana (Lam.) Willd.
- Calyptranthes jambolifera Stokes
- Calyptranthes oneillii Lundell
- Caryophyllus corticosus Stokes
- Caryophyllus jambos Stokes
- Eugenia brachiata Roxb.
- Eugenia calyptrata Roxb. ex Wight & Arn.
- Eugenia caryophyllifolia Lam.
- Eugenia cumini (L.) Druce
- Eugenia djouat Perrier
- Eugenia fruticosa (DC.) Roxb.
- Eugenia jambolana Lam.
- Eugenia jambolifera Roxb. ex Wight & Arn.
- Eugenia obovata Poir.
- Eugenia obtusifolia Roxb.
- Eugenia odorata Wight
- Eugenia tenuis Duthie
- Eugenia tsoi Merr. & Chun
- Jambolifera chinensis Spreng.
- Jambolifera coromandelica Houtt.
- Jambolifera pedunculata Houtt.
- Myrtus corticosa Spreng.
- Myrtus cumini L.
- Myrtus obovata (Poir.) Spreng.
- Syzygium brachiatum (Roxb.) Miq.
- Syzygium caryophyllifolium (Lam.) DC.
- Syzygium fruticosum DC.
- Syzygium jambolanum (Lam.) DC.
- Syzygium obovatum (Poir.) DC.
- Syzygium obtusifolium (Roxb.) Kostel.
- Syzygium pseudojambolana Miq.
- Syzygium tenue (Duthie) N.P.Balakr
Identification Characters
- Mahaskandha – Jambu plant has very big and strong trunk.
- Nilanjanacchada – Leaves of Jambu are bluish in colour.
- Surabhipatra – Leaves have aroma.
- Meghamodini – Fruiting season of Jambu is Varsa ritu.
- Mahaphala – Fruit is relatively big.
- Nilaphala – Fruit of Jambu is bluish purple in colour.
- Maharasa – Fruit is juicy.
Types
Bhavaprakasha Nighantu- 2
- Raja jambu
- Ksudra jambu
Raja Nighantu2- 4
- Jambu
- Maha jambu
- Kaka jambu
- Bhumi jambu
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Jambu, Mahaphala, Phalendra
dditional Synonyms in Bhavaprakasha Nighantu
Raja jambu – Nandi, Surabhi patra, Maha jambu Ksudra jambu – Sukshma patra, Nadeyi, Jala jambu
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Astringent (kashaya), Sweet (madhura), Sour (amla) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Cold (sheeta) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Pungent (katu) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Light (laghu), Rough (ruksha) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify kapha and pitta, aggravates vata |
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 2/28 | Grahiyavagu(gruel for constipation). |
| 2 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 4/9(28) | Chhardinigrahana (anti emetic) mahakashaya |
| 3 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 4/9(32) | Purishvirajaniya(faecal de – pigmenter) mahakashaya |
| 4 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 4/9(33) | Mootrasangrahaniya(anti – diuretic) mahakashaya |
| 5 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana25/40 | Aggravating vata dosha as per agrya sangraha (from the collections of best food articles, factors and drugs in various conditions. |
| 6 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 27/140 | Phala Varga |
| 7 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana26/84 | Viruddha ahar |
| 8 | Cha.Sa.Nidana Sthana2/4 | Nidana of Raktapitta |
| 9 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 3/258 | As an ingredient of Chandanadhya taila. |
| 10 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 14/10 | Vibhinn aakriti of arsha |
| 11 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 15/139 | As an ingredient of Kiratadhya churna (Pittaja Grahani chiktsa) |
| 12 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 19/54 | As a yoga dravya in treatment of pittaj atisara. |
| 13 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 19/110 | As a yoga dravya |
| 14 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 20/30 | As a pana yoga in Pittaja chhardi. |
| 15 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 20/38 | As an ingredient of Kaphaja chhardihara yoga. |
| 16 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 22/35 | For lepa prayoga |
| 17 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 25/113 | Used for tvak janana. |
| 18 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 26/76 | Apathya in Ashmari. |
| 19 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 26/272 | As an ingredient of Mahaneela taila. |
| 20 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 30/79 | As an ingredient of Dhatakyadi taila. |
| 21 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 30/82 | For Yoni prakshalana. |
| 22 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 30/90 | As an ingredient of Pushyanuga churna. |
| 23 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 30/108 | Used in the treatment of Vipluta. |
| 24 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 30/122 | Used in the treatment of Pichhila yoni. |
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