“He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.” – Psalm 62:6
AKANNI McDOWALL, president of the National Union of Public Workers, was of a key focus of attention last week as tension continued over the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation and the aggrieved workers.
Silent doctor jamoon/jamun, which is scientifically called syzygium cumini, was also the topic of discussion last week. Numerous readers who read the article Jamoon Good For Treating Diabetes, contacted me to acquire more information about jamoon. Many wanted to locate a jamoon tree and some wanted to purchase a bottle of the wine. Therefore, I will continue the discussion about jamoon.
On the website www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/health-benefits-of-jamun-sa214/, it is stated that “jamun is used to treat diabetes by several traditional practitioners”. It was further reported: “Scientifically, it has a low glycaemic index, making it a good option for diabetics.
A study published in the Complement Ther Med (2013) reviewed literature on anti-diabetic effects of jamun, and suggested that it holds significant potential to produce safer drugs for diabetes treatment. Another study showed that jamun seeds could lower blood sugar levels by 30 per cent.” The fruit is associated with lowered risk of secondary complications of diabetes.
Treats anaemia
According to a study conducted by Annamalai University, the fruit which is rich in vitamin C and iron, helps increase haemoglobin count and treats anaemia, which is caused by iron deficiency and deficiency of vitamin C. Additionally, in a study by Jagetia GC, Baliga MS and Venkatesh P, it was revealed that “the fruit extract has radioprotective properties, demonstrating that jamun extract inhibited radiation induced generation of free radicals that can cause cancer”.
On the website bollywoodshaadis.com, it is stated: “Undoubtedly jamun is one of the best fruits for diabetic patients. Jamun seeds (dried and powdered) contain a glucose called jamboline, which has the ability to control the conversion of starch into sugar. It is also helps in reducing the quantity of sugar in urine. A diabetic patient should have one teaspoon of this powder twice in a day (morning and evening).”
Finally, the below hymn came to mind because I know that medicinal plants and trees have a place in our culture when it comes to health and healing. As Caribbean nationals we must conduct more research to truly discover what the Creator has blessed us with as a people. You can now sing along with me:
Glory hallelujah, I shall not be moved, Anchored in Jehovah, I shall not be moved, Just like a tree that’s planted by the waters, I shall not be moved – (I Shall Not Be Moved – Mississippi John Hurt)