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