Wood of Black plum or Java plum

 If you place a piece of thick Jamun wood in a water tank, algae and green moss will not accumulate, and the water will not spoil. Due to this unique property, Jamun wood is extensively used in boat building.

In ancient times, when wells were dug in villages, Jamun wood was used at the bottom, known as 'Jamot.' The recent renovation of Delhi's Nizamuddin Baoli revealed that even after 700 years, the water sources here have not been obstructed by silt or other blockages.

According to K.N. Srivastava, head of the Archaeological Survey of India, the unique feature of this baoli is that the wooden planks on which it was built are still intact. Srivastava mentioned that Jamun wood was commonly used at the bottom of most wells and stepwells in North India.

From a health perspective, Jamun, rich in Vitamin C and iron, not only increases hemoglobin levels but also helps treat stomach pain, diabetes, arthritis, dysentery, and various digestive issues. Research indicates that Jamun leaves have anti-diabetic properties that help regulate blood sugar. Thus, consuming tea made from Jamun leaves can be very beneficial for diabetic patients.

To make this tea, take a cup of water, boil it in a pot, and add a few washed Jamun leaves. If you have Jamun leaf powder, you can add a teaspoon of it to the boiling water. Once the water boils well, strain it into a cup and mix in some honey or a few drops of lemon juice.

Jamun leaves have antibacterial properties. Consuming them helps stop bleeding gums and prevents infections. Dried Jamun leaves can be used as a tooth powder, as their astringent properties help heal mouth ulcers. Boiling Jamun bark for mouthwash also provides relief. The iron in Jamun helps purify the blood.

Jamun wood not only makes a good toothbrush but is also used by water dowsers for detecting water.

Everyone should place a piece of Jamun wood in their home water tank. It costs almost nothing and provides numerous benefits. You only need to clean the Jamun wood thoroughly and place it in the water tank. After that, you won't need to clean the tank frequently.

Do you know why Jamun wood is used at the bottom of boats, even though it's considered weak? Boats that ferry passengers across various rivers in India have Jamun wood at their base. The question arises, why use Jamun wood, which is known for its digestive and oral health benefits, for boats' lower surfaces, especially when it's so fragile that even thick pieces can be broken by hand? This is because Jamun wood helps keep river water potable.

Even after 700 years, the Jamun wood at the bottom of the stepwell hasn't deteriorated.

The miraculous properties of Jamun wood were recently confirmed. During the cleaning of Delhi's Nizamuddin Baoli, a structure made of Jamun wood was found at the bottom. K.N. Srivastava of the Archaeological Survey of India explained that the entire baoli was built on this Jamun wood structure. This is likely why the water in the baoli remained sweet, and the water sources didn't get blocked by debris or waste even after 700 years of no cleaning.

Using Jamun wood at home...

If you place Jamun wood in your rooftop water tank, algae will never form. The water will remain purified for up to 700 years. Your water will gain extra minerals, and its TDS balance will remain stable. Just as Jamun purifies our blood, it also purifies river water and keeps nature clean.

Remember that throughout history, kings, nobles, and even wealthy individuals today who are concerned about their health drink water from glasses made of Jamun wood.