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🍴 Papaya mint salad: quick n fun exotic recipes

🟢Cube ripe papaya into bite-sized pieces.
🟢Toss gently with fresh mint leaves, a drizzle of lime juice, and a pinch of black pepper.
🟢Chill before serving for a refreshing, lightly spiced tropical snack.

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Syzygium cumini - Jambolan, Java plum, Malabar plum, Black Plum, Jamun, Jaman, Jambul, Duhat, Lilly Pilly

🍆 10 reasons to grow this Indian secret tree - the miracle Fruit of the Gods you never knew about

Sacred and secret Indian divine Berry - Jambolan (Syzygium cumini) - goes by many names: Java plum, Malabar plum, Black Plum, Jamun, Jaman, Jambul, Duhat, even Lilly Pilly! Which one do you know it by?
Sweet-tart and healthy fruit. The tree is a heavy producer of juicy, sweet-tart black fruits that can be eaten fresh or turned into tarts, sauces, and jams. In Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, both the fruit and plant are valued for their powerful health benefits. The flavor is unique, with a mile herbal note (maybe Oregano?).
A tree steeped in tradition. According to Hindu belief, Rama survived on this fruit during his 14-year exile, which earned it the title Fruit of the Gods. Lord Krishna himself is often described as having skin the color of jambul. In India, its leaves are still used to decorate marriage pendals.

♥️ Jambolan health and life benefits

▫️1. Fights diabetes - helps manage blood sugar naturally.
▫️2. Weight loss - low in calories, high in fiber, keeps you full and curbs cravings.
▫️3. Fiber-rich digestion aid - improves gut health, prevents constipation, and soothes indigestion.
▫️4. Vitamin C boost - strengthens immunity, brightens skin, and supports healthy hair.
▫️5. Controls heart rate and blood health - potassium regulates heart rate and blood pressure, while iron supports hemoglobin and circulation.
▫️6. Slows aging - loaded with antioxidants, it protects cells and supports vitality.
▫️7. Liver and kidney detox - traditionally used for cleansing and protection.
▫️8. Skin and oral care - helps with acne, blemishes, mouth ulcers, and freshens breath.
▫️9. Respiratory relief - eases coughs, asthma, and colds.
▫️10. Quick privacy screen! Here's what most gardeners don't realize: Jambolan is the ultimate low-maintenance, fast-growing tree with dense glossy leaves. It thrives in any soil, stays pest free, and in just a couple of seasons can grow into a dense, bushy privacy screen - perfect if you want quick shade, an ornamental barrier, or a living fence with health benefits that practically takes care of itself!