Ayurvedic

Jamun seed

Also called: jamun, syzygium cumini

Powdered seeds of the jamun fruit.

Why people take it
Blood sugar.
What the evidence says
Little good evidence.
How it is usually taken
Usually 1 to 3 g of powder a day.
Be careful
May add to diabetes medicines.
Medicines it can interact with
Lowers sugar with diabetes medicines.

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Common questions

What is Jamun seed?

Powdered seeds of the jamun fruit.

Why do people take Jamun seed?

Blood sugar.

Does Jamun seed work?

Little good evidence.

How much Jamun seed do people take?

Usually 1 to 3 g of powder a day.

Is Jamun seed safe?

May add to diabetes medicines.

Does Jamun seed interact with medicines?

Lowers sugar with diabetes medicines.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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