Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Unknown
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA
NA
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Purple
Orange
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
NA
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Chile, Peru
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
NA
Top Importer
Not Available
Netherlands
Top Exporter
India
Colombia
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Myrtaceae
Solanaceae
Species
S. cumini
Physalis
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Jambul and Physalis
We might think that Jambul and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Physalis with peel is 60.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jambul and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Jambul and Physalis is Myrtales and Solanales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.