Jamelo, also known as black olive, jambolo, purple plum, guapê or nun berry, is a large tree, with the scientific name Syzygium cumini, belonging to the Mirtaceae family.
The ripe fruits of this plant are a kind of blackberry, very similar to olives, which can be consumed naturally or transformed into jams, liqueurs, wine, vinegar, jellies, among others, this fruit is rich in vitamin C and phosphorus as well.flavonoids and tannins, very important for the fight against cardiovascular disease and cancer.
- In addition.
- The stem bark has anti-inflammatory.
- Anticancer and antidiabetic properties.
- As well as leaves.
- Which have hypoglycaemic action.
The benefits of Jamelo can be obtained from several parts of the plant:
The fruit of Jamelo has in its composition vitamin C, phosphorus, flavonoids and tannins with a powerful antioxidant, hypoglycaemic and anticancer action, so they can be used as an adjuvant in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.
The stem bark has anti-inflammatory, anticarcogenic and hypoglycemic properties and can therefore be used to treat diabetes and mitigate inflammatory processes.
Jamelo leaves also have hypoglycemic properties and can be used in diabetes.In addition, leaf extract also has antiviral, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiallergic action.
Due to the antioxidant properties present in all parts of the plant, it is ideal to prevent aging and strengthen the immune system.In addition, Jamelo seems to mimic the actions of insulin, regulating glycemic levels and influencing the metabolism of liver glycogen stock, making It an excellent plant in the treatment of diabetes.
In addition to these properties, the plant also improves symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, cramping and intestinal gases and stomach and pancreatic problems.
It is possible to enjoy the benefits of Jamelo by ingesting fruit or tea made with the leaves or seeds of the plant.
Jamelo tea is ideal for completing diabetes treatment
ingredients
Preparation mode
Boil the water and add the leaves and let stand for about 10 minutes.You can then have a cup of tea, twice a day, before your main meals.Tea can also be obtained from the seeds of the crushed fruit.
Jamelo should not be consumed excessively during pregnancy or lactation and in the case of people with diabetes, frequent blood glucose monitoring should be performed due to the risk of hypoglycemia.
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