Naaval Pattai

English Name             : Jamblang / Jambolan/malabar Plum

Tamil Name               :  Naaval Pattain      நாவல் பட்டை

Hindi Name               :  Jamun Chhaal

Malayalam Name    : naaval kura

Telugu Name           :  neredu

Botanical name       : Eugenia jambolana

A slow growing species, it can reach heights of up to 30 m and can live more than 100 years. Its dense foliage provides share and is grown just for its ornamental value. At the base of the tree, the bark is rough and dark grey, becoming lighter grey and smoother higher up. The wood is water resistant. Because of this it is used in railway sleepers and to install motors in wells. It is sometimes used to make cheap furniture and village dwellings though it is relatively hard to work on.

It relieves stomach pain, carminative, anti-scorbutic and diuretic. It is used to treat digestive disorders such as diarrhea. Jamul seed is beneficial in treating of piles. It is used for Cholesterol Reduction. It controls the Diabetes and blood pressure

Nutrients

• Carbohydrates- 15.56 g

• Water- 83.13 g

• Fat- 0.23 g

• Energy- 60 kcal

• Protein- 0.72 g

Health benefits

Insecticide: The plant extract killed larvae of Aedes aegypti, the mosquito which transfers tropical illness dengue fever.

Piles: Jambul fruits assist to deal with piles and also liver problems. This particular well-known fruit is an efficient food medication for the treatment of bleeding piles. 
Control Diabetes: The Jambul fruit can be a particular medication for diabetes sufferers because of its effect on the pancreas. Jambul seeds include a glycoside, called jamboline that obstructs the transformation of starch into sugar in cases of elevated blood sugar levels. In the management of this ailment, the seeds, fruits and also fruit juice each are used. Jambolan seed extracts might lower blood sugar levels. Monitor blood sugar levels closely if you have diabetes and take jambolana.
Jambul seeds have been discovered to boost the insulin secretion from the pancreas.
Stomach Aid: Diabetes frequently boosts chance for peptic ulceration. Eugenia jambolana seeds may possibly control ulcers by reduction of gastric secretions.
Lowers blood pressure: Jamun seeds also control lower the blood pressure. 
This juice along with curd is good against digestive problems.
Teeth related problems can be solved by applying black Plum juice or by drinking it.

Drinking of the fresh fruit juice helps in a cough and asthma. Jamun seeds against to cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, asthma, and arthritis.

It protects you from cold and acts as anti-aging agent.