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