Botanical Index No. 570

Java Plum

syzygium cumini

Medicinal Actions

analgesic, antibacterial, antidote, antiedemic, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, fungicide, hypoglycemic, stomachic

Primary Conditions Treated

nux-vomica aphrodisiac asthma atony bacteria bronchosis constipation cramp depression dermatosis diabetes diarrhea dysentery dysuria escherichia fatigue fever fungus gas gastrosis glycosuria infection inflammation leukorrhea mucososis mycosis nervousness neurosis pain pancreatosis pharyngosis respirosis sore stomachache stomatosis swelling ulcer water retention

General Dosage

1 g bark; 3–6 g bark/day; 0.3 g fruits, several ×/day; 30 seeds; 0.3–2 g powdered seed.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 1. None reported. Physician should be consulted if diarrhea lasts more than 3–4 days. Not recommended in diabetes mellitus. LD50 95% ethanolic seed extract 4000 mg/kg orl mouse, 400 mg/kg par mouse.

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