Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA
NA
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
NA
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)
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Purple
Inside Color
Purple
White
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
NA
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
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
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
S. cumini
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Jambul and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Jambul and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 60.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jambul and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Myrtales and Malpighiales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.