Jamun fruit is also known as the “Fruit of the Gods,” and the mythology that surrounds it is that Lord Rama survived on Jamun during his exile in the forest. In Kerala, these fruits are considered very 'prosperous'. Since the 1960s, numerous studies on animals have demonstrated that Jamun (both fruits and seeds) has promising activity as an anti-diabetic. In an Indian context, a 2011 survey conducted in Mangalore, Karnataka, revealed that consumption of these seed powder reduces fasting blood sugar levels.
The Jamun fruit is a minor fruit of commercial value widely grown in India having different other names such as Indian black cherry, Ram Jamun black plum, etc. in different parts of the world. Its trees are usually tall and evergreen and are originally found in India, and other places like Thailand, the Philippines, and Madagascar. It is also found in subtropical nations such as Florida, California, Algeria, Israel, etc.
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