Syzygium Cumini

Dried seeds of Syzygium cumini — the Indian black plum, also known as jamun or jambolan. Used in Ayurvedic and traditional African medicine for centuries, primarily for blood sugar regulation. The active compound jamboline slows the conversion of starch to sugar.

Benefits of Syzygium Cumini:

Blood sugar regulation — jamboline and jambosine documented to reduce postprandial glucose spikes; studied in type 2 diabetes management

Digestive support — astringent tannins for diarrhoea and gastric inflammation

Oral health — traditionally used for gum bleeding and mouth ulcers

Antioxidant activity — high anthocyanin content from the seed coat

Liver support — hepatoprotective compounds documented in animal studies