Abstract

REVIEW ON SYZYGIUM CUMINI(L.)

J. Arunpandiyan*, R. Baby Roselin, S. R. Chitra and P. Kaniga

ABSTRACT

Syzygium cumini(L.) commonly known as black plum or “jamun” which belongs to Myrtaceae family is an important medicinal plant in various traditional systems of medicine. Some studies were carries out antidiabetic, hepatoprotective activity, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antiulcers, antidiarrhea and antimicrobial. The Syzygium cumini(L.) containing anthocyanins, glucoside, ellagic acid, isoquercetin, kaemferol and myrecetin. The present review focused on the information on traditional and medicinal use of Syzygium cumini(L.).

Keywords: Syzygium cumini(L.), Myrecetin, Antioxidant.