Rose Apple (Tambis) as a natural medicine

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The Rose Apple (Syzygium jambos Linn) tree is an average size tree which belongs to the plant family Myrtacea. The lanceolate leaves are 12.5-20 cm. long with a short petriole or stalk. The tree is easily recognized by its very handsome flowers which are about 7.5-10 cm. in diameter. The flowers are located on short terminal racemose inflorescences and they are arranged in pairs. The edible, succulent and rather spongy fruits are bell-shaped, light green, white, pink, or red in color and contain one or two grey seeds. The fruits are basically tasteless with a mild sweetness. 

The following are the medicinal uses of this fruit:

• Asthma
• Fatigue
• Dysentery
• Bronchitis
• Liver complaints
• Brain tonic
• Syphilis
• Sore eyes
• Fever

These are the methods on how to use the fruit:

• The decoction of the bark is used to take care of  asthma, fatigue, dysentery, and bronchitis.
• The fruit is eaten to take care of liver complaints and as a brain tonic.
• The crushed seeds are taken with water to control syphilis.
• The decoction of the leaves is used for sore eyes and fever.

Parts used:

• The barks, fruits, seeds and leaves.

Dosage:

• Normal dosage is used in preparing the decoction. Normally in the preparation, 20 grams of this fruit are used in one liter of water. 

Reference: "Amazing Healing Plants" by Dr. JC Kurian