Small Jamun

(Small Jamun)
Sanskrit: क्षुद्रजम्बू • Botanical: Eugenia heyneana Wall.

Kshudra Jambu is the smaller variety of Jamun found near rivers and streams. Its properties are similar to the larger Jamun but it is smaller and considered less potent. The fruit is eaten fresh. Verse: 21.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Tannins
Also Known As
English: Small Jamun, River Jamun
Sanskrit: क्षुद्रजम्बू, नदीजम्बू
Hindi: छोटी जामुन

What is Small Jamun (Chhoti Jamun / छोटी जामुन)?

Kshudra Jambu is the smaller variety of Jamun found near rivers and streams. Its properties are similar to the larger Jamun but it is smaller and considered less potent. The fruit is eaten fresh. Verse: 21.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Grahi (absorbent)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

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