The luscious, juicy, and refreshing jamun fruit that’s taking over summer markets offers a ton of health advantages. Botanically identified as Syzygium cumini, it is also called Java plum or Indian blackberry in English, the Jamun or Jambul in Hindi, Jambufalam or Mahaphala in the language of Sans Naavar Pazham in Tamil, and Neredu in Telugu.

The tall, heavy-twigged jamun tree is native of the Indian subcontinent, although it is also extensively distributed throughout several Asian nations. The tree produces oblong-shaped fruits that are green while young and turn purple or pink when they develop.