Syzygium Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Syzygium is the Syzygium cumini plant. It’s native to India and also called Jamun. Syzygium has been used in traditional medicine systems for thousands of years, including in Ayurvedic medicine. All parts of the plant are used in medicine, including the root, stem, bark, leaves and flowers.^1,2

Syzygium Health Uses and Health Benefits

Syzygium contains several beneficial bioactive compounds, including flavonoids. These compounds offer benefits such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. It also has natural benefits for protection against diabetes, heart disease and liver conditions. Syzygium is also used to alleviate digestive problems like diarrhea and constipation and for treating allergies and sore throat.^1,2

References

1. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-3-319-54528-8_56-1
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609276/