Herbs has been used since ancient times for curing many diseases due to their lesser to fewer
side effects that is because of their habitat and environmental conditions. Many herbs and plants
has been used in treating diseases concerning to diabetic, anti-inflammatory, arthritis, bowel
infection, etc for the betterment of human race. Among them one plant Syzygium cumini is the
most commonly used medicinal plants to its extent. Syzygium cumini which is known as Jamun
or black plum belongs to Myrtaceae family and possess many beneficial effects. In context to
current report a detail profiling on its chemical constituents has been looked upon. The plant
possesses rich phytoconstituents, like, alkaloids, carbohydrates, fatty acids, flavonoids, minerals,
phenols, hormones, tannins, terpenoids and vitamins. Scientific studies have revealed that the
different extracts of the plant has a wide range of pharmacological components, such as
antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuropsychopharmacological, antiviral,
nitric oxide scavenging, anti-cancer, free radical scavenging, anti-diarrheal, anti-fertility,
anorexigenic, gastroprotective, anti-ulcer, radioprotective, anti-hermitic and anti-ulcer activities.
The presence of various phytochemicals and its related pharmacological activities has been
highly effective in treating various aliments which are of greater concern. Thus this
fundamentally important information processed will be beneficial to many researchers for an
eye-opener to discover the responsible active components with its mechanism to target the cells
and helps in the mechanism of strengthening the immune process.
Keywords: Syzygium cumini, System of Medicine, Traditional Uses, Scientific uses, Secondary
Metaboloites, Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological actions
Publication date: 01/05/2022
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.5.6065
