Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, NA
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
No Types
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Color
Scarlet red
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
Orange
Purple
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
Unknown
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Humid, Rainfall
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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.
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
Wolfberry
Eugenia cumini
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Solanaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
L. barbarum
S. cumini
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Gojiberry and Jambul
We might think that Gojiberry and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Jambul with peel is 32.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Jambul is Solanales and Myrtales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.