Eugenia jambolana, Jambu

Java Plum, Black Plum, Black Cherry, Jambolan
Jambu, Mahaphala, Phalendra (Ayurveda)
Jamum (Unani)
Naval (Siddha)
sra 'bras (Tibetan)
Wu Mo is the name of the leaf, used in TCM.

Herbarium Amboinense, Rumpf, 1755

Hoola van Nooten, B., Fleurs, fruits et feuillages choisis de l’ille de Java: peints d’apres nature, 1880

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Botanical name:
Eugenia jambolana (syn. E. cuminii, Myrtus cuminii, Syzygium cuminii, S. jambolanum)
E. jambos (syn. Syzygium jambos)

Parts used:
Seed kernel is chiefly used in Ayurveda, Unani and Tibetan Medicine
The Fruit pulp and Bark are also used
Leaf is used in TCM

Temperature & Taste:
Fruit: Cool, moist
Seed Kernel: Warm

Uses:
1. Clears Heat of the Stomach and Liver:
-extract or vinegar of the fruit cools the Stomach and Liver
-increases Appetite when affected by Heat or Inflammation
-Bilious or Bloody Diarrhea, Dysentery (fruit or fruit kernel, Ayurveda, Unani; Leaf in TCM)
-fruit is useful in convalescence, especially after chronic Diarrhea or Dysentery

2. Warms the Kidneys, Promotes Urine:
-Edema, Scanty Urination (seed kernel, dried fruit)
-menstrual disorders associated with Cold Kidneys

3. Stops Leakage, Astringes the Kidneys:
-Polyuria in the aged, Diabetes, Lower Blood Sugar (Seed kernel; Ayurveda, Unani; approved by Commission E)
-relieves thirst in Diabetic patients
-Kidney disorders in Tibetan Medicine
-bark is used as an astringent for Chronic Diarrhea

4. Externally:
-Swollen sores, Eczema (Leaf, TCM)
-bark is used as a gargle for spongy or bleeding gums and loose teeth
-bark is used as a gargle for Sore Throat

DOSE:
Of the Seed in Powder: 3–6 grams
Fruit Pulp: 25 grams
Stem-Bark: 10–20 grams in decoction

SUBSTITUTE:
Schisandra Wu Wei Zi can be used as a substitute for the seed kernel

CORRECTIVE:
Seed kernel: Black Pepper and Salt (Unani)

Main Combinations:
The Three Seeds (Tibetan Medicine)
Mango kernel, Eugenia jambolana (Sra Bras) and Caesalpinia (Jam Bras) are the Three Seeds of Tibetan Medicine. Together, they warm and strengthen the Kidneys.

1. Chronic Diarrhea, Seed kernel with Mango kernel and Chebulic Myrobalan (Unni)
2. Urinary obstruction, Urinary retention, Frequent Urination for Cold and Weak Kidneys, Seed kernel, Lesser Cardamon, Mango kernel and Caesalpinia (as in Cardamon 10 of Tibetan Medicine)
3. To Warm and tonify the Kidneys, Seed kernel, Soloman's Seal, Asparagus root, Tibetan Angelica, Tribulus seed, Mirabilis himalaica, Shilajit
4. Diabetes, Gymnema with Eugenia jambolana and Ginger root. This is continued for 2 or 3 months. (Unani)

Cautions:
None noted

Main Preparations used: