Jamun (Eugenia jambolana) Extract Bitters 2.5% by Gravimetry

Eugenia jambolana, commonly known as Jamun or Black Plum, is native to Indian subcontinent and belongs  to  the  family Myrtaceae. The trees grow up to a height of 50 ft and  have  large  canopy. The leaves are elliptic to broadly oblong, smooth, glossy, leathery  and  fibrous  in  nature. The fruits are found in clusters. The  ripe  fruits  are widely  used  for  making health  drinks, preservatives, squashes,  jellies  and  wine. Jamun  is  also  well  known  for  its medicinal  properties like  antibacterial,  anti-viral,  anti-fungal,  anti-diabetic,  antioxidant,  gastro  protective,  anti-ulcerogenic,  free  radical  scavenging,  antidiarrheal. Jamun fruit works miraculously in treatment of diabetes because of its excellent  anti-hyperglycemic activity.

• Rasa (taste): Kashaya, Madhura, Amla (Astringent, Sweet, Sour)
• Veerya (nature): Sheeta (Cold)
• Vipaka (taste developed through digestion): Katu (Pungent)
• Guna (qualities):Laghu, Ruksha (Light, Dry)
• Doshas (effect on humors): Balances Pitta & Kapha