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KARACHI: Black plum, commonly known as Jamun, is a special summer fruit that we all love to savor tempted by its attractive color and juicy flavor. But do you know that black plums marvelous for our health?

Here are some of the most common health benefits of Jamun:

CONTAINS TUMOR: People could ward off cancer by consuming this fruit on a daily basis. It is stuffed with a number of bioactive phytochemicals that contain polyphenols. That could help to combat this deadly malady.

GOOD FOR SKIN: This fruit consists of a huge amount of iron that sanitizes the blood. As a result, our skin becomes spotless, beautiful and fresh. Apart from this, it too assists to thwart acne, blemishes, wrinkles and pimples.

AIDS DIGESTION: Jamun is enriched with high levels of Vitamins A and C that detoxifies human body and aid in healing the digestive chaos such as diarrhea, dysentery, nausea and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

GOOD FOR EYES: This luscious pulpy fruit is also good for eyes as it is stuffed with Vitamin C that is considered beneficial for eyes. It facilitates the body to make and upholds connective tissue as well as collagen located in the cornea of the eye.

HEART, DIABETES, ASTHMA, and ARTHRITIS: Besides, it has also been discovered that ingredients in Jamun shields people from heart syndromes, diabetes, asthma and arthritis. Therefore, one should consume black plums to stay hearty.