Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Color
Black, Red
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
Magenta
Purple
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
Europe
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid, Rainfall
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
Top Producer
United States of America
India
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Not Available
Not Available
Top Exporter
Not Available
India
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
Not Available
Eugenia cumini
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Adoxaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
S. nigra
S. cumini
Generic Group
Moschatel
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Difference Between Elderberry and Jambul
We might think that Elderberry and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Jambul with peel is 73.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Jambul belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Jambul is Dipsacales and Myrtales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.