Modern perspectives on the traditional uses, phytochemical profiles, and therapeutic benefits of Syzygium cumini  

作　　者：Virender Kumar Naveen Khatri Davinder Kumar Manisha Shekhawat Vandana Garg Ashwani Kumar Saloni Kakkar 

机构地区：[1]College of Pharmacy,Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences,Rohtak 124001,India [2]Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences,M.D.University,Rohtak 124001,India [3]Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Gurukul Kangri(Deemed to be University),Haridwar 249404,India

出　　处：《Integrative Medicine Discovery》2025年第7期1-13,共13页

摘　　要：Syzygium cumini Linn.,commonly known as Jamun,is a member of the Myrtaceae family and is also referred to by synonyms such as Eugenia djouant Perr.,Eugenia cumini,Eugenia jambolana Lam.,Syzygium jambolana Lam.,and Myrtus cumini Linn.This review provides an overview of its medicinal value,including taxonomical classification,geographic distribution,cultivation techniques,pharmacognostical aspects,phytochemical constituents,traditional uses,and pharmacological applications.In India,‘Ram Jamun’or‘Raja Jamun’is cultivated in the north,while the‘Paras’variety is grown in central regions.Various components of S.cumini fruits are utilized to enhance the nutritional quality of wines,jellies,jams,and fermented products.Rich in essential nutrients like vitamins,carbohydrates,minerals,antioxidants,and anthocyanins,S.cumini also contains bioactive phytoconstituents such as gallic acid,tannins,and polyphenols,which contribute to its pharmacological properties.Traditionally,black plums have been used as carminatives,diuretics,and remedies for stomach ailments,spleen enlargement,diarrhea,and urinary retention.Additionally,S.cumini has been historically administered to women post-abortion and is recognized for its role in managing diabetes and dysentery.Polyphenolic compounds in Jamun exhibit potential therapeutic benefits against diabetes,arthritis,cancer,asthma,and cardiovascular diseases.Given its promising ethnopharmacological profile,extensive research has been conducted on various plant parts,highlighting their antioxidant,antifungal,antibacterial,antidiabetic,and anticancer properties.This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Syzygium cumini’s traditional and therapeutic significance,serving as a valuable resource for future research.

关 键 词：ANTIOXIDANT glycaemic index bioactive substances pharmacological properties GASTROPROTECTIVE radical scavenger capacity 

分 类 号：R58[医药卫生—内分泌]