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The jambul tree, also known as Syzygium cumini or Syzygium jambolana or jambolana plum, is a deciduous tree species from the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). It is mainly found in tropical regions around the world.
The bark(Syzygii cumini cortex) and the seeds(Syzygii cumini semen) of the jambula tree are used phytotherapeutically.
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The jambul tree is an evergreen deciduous tree that grows to a height of between 6 and 25 meters. Its crown is up to 11 m wide, the trunk can reach a diameter of up to 90 cm and develops into numerous main branches just above the ground. The trunk has a reddish to grey-brown color.
The leaves of Syzygium cumini are mostly broad and oval in shape. They exude an aromatic, turpentine-like scent and are reddish, later dark green in color.
The tree flowers from February to May. The 4 petals of the flower are white or pink in color. The fruits ripen from June to September and are red to black in color.
Syzygium cumini is the parent plant of Syzygii cumini cortex of the jambul bark a drug monographed by Commission E. s.a Syzygii cumini semen.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles