sciphy Volume 2, Issue 1, Page 42-55, 2023
e-ISSN 2962-553X
p-ISSN 2962-5793
DOI 10.58920/sciphy02010042
Tanmay Sanjay Kamble1, Kshitij Suhas Shirke2, Kiran Babu Uppar2, Sonal Balasaheb Bangar2, Namrata Santosh Naware2, Shreya Sakharam Ambatkar2, Mukesh Patil2, Ashish Jain3
1Department of Quality Assurance, Shri D. D. Vispute College of Pharmacy and Research Center, Devad-Vichumbe, Panvel 410221, Maharashtra, India; 2Department of Quality Assurance, Shri D. D. Vispute College of Pharmacy and Research Center, Devad-Vichumbe, Panvel 410221, Maharashtra, India.; 3Shri D. D. Vispute College of Pharmacy and Research Center, Devad-Vichumbe, Panvel 410221, Maharashtra, India.
Corresponding: tanmaykamble29@gmail.com (Tanmay Sanjay Kamble).
Jamun is a fast-growing species that can grow
to the heights of up-to 30 m (100 ft) and can live for more than 10 decades.
Its lush foliage, grown solely for decorative purposes, provides shade. The
bark is hard and dark grey at the tree's base and softer and lighter grey as it
rises. The wood is kiln-dried, making it water-resistant and therefore useful
in train sleepers and for placing motors in wells. Although it is difficult to
work with in carpentry, it is occasionally used to build inexpensive furniture
and homes. When young, the leaves of Jamun have a turpentine-like smell and are
pinkish in colour. As they grow, they turn into a leathery, glossy dark green colour
with a yellow midrib. These leaves are highly nutritious and are often fed to
cattle. Between March and April, Jamun trees bloom with tiny, fragrant flowers
with a diameter of 5 mm (0.2 in). The fruits of this species are referred to as
"drupaceous," and they begin to form by May or June and show
similarities with huge berries. The shape of fruit is ovoid and oblong. The unripe
fruit is green in colour, and as it develops, it becomes pink, then bright
crimson red, and finally black. There is a variety of tree that gives white
fruit. Eating the fruit tends to turn the tongue purple, and it has a flavour
profile that is sweet, somewhat acidic, and astringent (1).
Jamun, also known as Malabar plum, Java
plum, black plum, Jaman, Jambul, or Jambolana, is a poly-embryonic species
belonging to the family Myrtaceae, commonly known as the Indian blackberry. The
tree, Syzygium cumini, is evergreen and tropical, native to the Indian
subcontinent, and naturalized in America, Africa, and Australia. The leaves,
seeds, and roots of the tree can be used for numerous purposes. The fruit is
violet-dark blue in colour, while the seeds are brown, and they have a sweet
and bitter taste, respectively. The fruit has a slight odour and is oval in
shape, measuring 1-2cm long and 0.5-1cm wide, tapering at the apex (2,3).
Figure 1 Images depicting an overview of S. cumini (L.) Skeels. Where (a) Jamun trees, (b) Jamun fruits, (c) Parts of
Jamun tree; Figure 1(a) is retrieved from https://c1.wallpaperflare.com/preview/927/159/714/syzigium-cumini-tree-blackberry-Jamun.jpg; Figure 1(b) taken from https://uploadsgreenlungs.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/f3e2ee16ef0d139fbfc5c48cd542bfa7.JPG ; Figure 1(c) is retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syzygium_cumini#/media/File:Syzygium_cumini_Bra30.png
Jamun, a fruit that is native to India, can be used in
various culinary ways. High-quality Jamuns can be used to make jam, tart
sauces, and sauces with a sweet or acidic flavor and little to no astringency. They
can become more palatable by soaking astringent fruits in salt water or poking,
rubbing, and letting them stand for an hour. Jamun juice of high caliber works
wonders for sherbet, syrup, and "squash," which is a bottled beverage
made from crushed fruits for 5-10 minutes at 140°F, from which juice is
extracted and combined with sugar and water. Preservatives like citric acid and
sodium benzoate are added to the mixture. All fruits can be used to make juice,
but it's advised not to press the fruit when extracting the juice from cooked Jamuns
as the juice will be less stringent. The white-fleshed Jamun has sufficient
pectin, and unless heating is done quickly, produces a highly stiff jelly. On
the other hand, the more popular purple-fleshed Jamuns produce jelly with
vibrant colors but lack pectin. Thus, they must either be combined with
pectin-rich fruits like unripe or sour guavas or necessitate the
addition of a commercial jellying agent. Jamun is also a significant source of
port-like wine in Goa, and the fermented fruit has been used to make brandy and
a distilled beverage known as "Jambava." Finally, India produces a
lot of Jamun vinegar, which has a lovely clear purple color with a moderate
flavor and a nice perfume (2).
Jamun, a tree traditionally used in Ayurvedic
treatment, has various parts that are utilized for medicinal purposes,
including fruits, leaves, seeds, and bark. The bark has been historically used
as an astringent due to its tannins and carbohydrates. The seed contains a
glycoside called Jamboline, which has anti-diabetic properties, and it has also
been shown to have anti-inflammatory benefits in rodents and antioxidant
qualities in diabetics. The Jamun's fruit pulp and seeds have been shown to
benefit diabetics by lowering blood sugar levels and avoiding problems
including neuropathy and cataracts. Jamun is most commonly used as an adjuvant
treatment for type 2 diabetes due to its ability to lower blood sugar levels.
In the case of overproduction of glucose, the seeds contain compounds like
glucosides-Jamboline and ellagic acid, which can prevent the starch to convert
in sugar. The Jamun has a rich history in alternative medicine, and all of its
components can be used medicinally (2).
The
study conducted by Mahalakshmi R. et. al. (2022), can be referred to for
carrying out the collection and drying of Jamun (4). In another
experiment, Santhalakshmy S. et. al. (2015) employed a spray dryer in a
pilot plant with different operating conditions, drying 0.6 kilogramme of water
per hour. A two-fluid nozzle, a drying chamber, two cyclone separators, a feed
flow rate of 10 mL/min, a pressure range of 0.8 to 1.2 kg/cm2, and a
temperature of 25°C were all included in the spray-drying assembly. The samples
of dry powder were gathered and kept in airtight containers.(5).
Extraction
is the first step in isolating desired natural products from base materials.
Based on the extraction principle, there are numerous extraction processes,
including solvent extraction, distillation, pressing, and sublimation. Solvent
extraction is the method that is most frequently used. The process of
extracting natural products involves the following steps: allowing the solvent
to permeate the solid matrix, allowing the solute to dissolve in the solvents,
allowing the solute to diffuse out of the solid matrix, and collecting the
extracted solutes (6). Any element
that increases diffusivity and solubility in the above steps can make the
extraction process easier. The extraction efficiency is influenced by the
extraction solvent's characteristics, the material particle size, the
solvent-to-solids ratio, the extraction temperature, and the extraction time (6).
The
traditional extraction method has been improved over time as technology has
advanced, aiming to increase yield or obtain high-quality finished goods or
extract. The procedure involves separating the extract from the material, either
through mechanical or chemical means, which remains the same. However, the
equipment or solvent used in the extraction process may vary. For example, a
microwave is utilized instead of a pressing machine in the mechanical approach,
and a supercritical fluid is employed instead of the conventional hexane
solvent in the chemical approach (7).
A
frequently used method for extraction in the industry is solvent extraction,
which has been employed in various industrial sectors such as hydrometallurgy,
food engineering, pharmaceuticals, and waste treatment. Solvent extraction is a
procedure that employs a chemical solvent to remove liquid from a sample of solid
liquid, and both polar and nonpolar solvents can be used (7,8). Common
industrial solvents include hexane, ethanol, methanol, chloroform, diethyl
ether, petroleum ether, and acetone (8).
The
extraction procedure can be carried out in batch or continuous mode, and
several independent parameters such as residence time, sample moisture content,
extraction temperature, sample size, and choice of solvent can impact the
efficiency of solvent extraction (9).
For
solvent extraction, the choice of the solvent is essential. Selectivity,
solubility, cost, and safety should all be taken into account when choosing a
solvent. A solvent's performance is likely to be improved if its polarity
values are similar to those of the solute, and vice versa, according to the
similarity and inter-miscibility principle (like dissolves like). Solvent
extraction studies on phytochemicals frequently use all-purpose alcohols like
ethanol and methanol.
In
general, the extraction process produces better results with finer particle
size. This is because smaller particle size allows for improved solvent
penetration and solute dispersion, resulting in increased extraction
efficiency. However, particles that are too small may absorb excessive solute,
leading to difficulty in subsequent filtering. High temperatures enhance both
solubility and diffusion, but going too high might damage thermolabile
components, remove undesired contaminants, and lose solvent. Until the solute
reaches equilibrium inside and outside the solid substance, extraction
efficiency increases with longer extraction times within a particular time
window. The solvent-to-solid ratio boosts the extraction yield, but a ratio
that is too high may produce too much extraction solvent and prolong the concentration
process (10).
When
discussing the extraction of Jamun seeds, it can be accomplished using the same
procedure. The extraction can be carried out using water, as well as the binary
solvents aqueous methanol (50% v/v) and aqueous ethanol (50% v/v). The
extraction procedure can be performed using time intervals of 30, 45, and 60
minutes, with a constant temperature of 50°C (11).
Furthermore, other methods can also be tested to determine the extraction
results.
As
per the method performed by Arun et. al. (2011), freshly collected Jamun
seeds were used. The seed coat was removed by shade drying, and a coarsely
ground powder was obtained. Then, 100 g of seed powder was taken. It was
extracted three times with ethanol, acetone, ethyl acetate, and water using a
1:2 (w/v) material-to-solvent ratio. The extraction was carried out under
constant stirring for five hours at room temperature. After each extraction,
the remaining material was filtered through a muslin cloth. The filtrate was
collected and then stored at 4°C for further usage. The clear filtrate was
concentrated using a rotary evaporator operating under a vacuum and low
temperature (40°C). The concentrated extracts were kept at 20°C until further
examination and dried in an oven at 60°C (12).
According
to the method performed by S. Venkateswarlu et. al. (2014), S. cumini
seeds were cut and dried for approximately 21 days in a dust-free environment.
The dried parts were then ground into powder. Ten grams of the dry powder were
combined with 100 ml of double-distilled water in a 250 ml round-bottom flask,
and the mixture was refluxed for one hour at 70 degrees Celsius until the
solution turned a light yellowish-brown colour. The resulting extract was then
cooled to room temperature and filtered using cheesecloth (13).
Furthermore,
the extraction of S. cumini was also performed using a Soxhlet
apparatus. The ethanolic extracts of S. cumini seeds were obtained and
concentrated using a rotary vacuum evaporator to create a viscous mass. This
mass was then reconstituted at a concentration of 1 mg/ml (14).
In
the work conducted by Shikha Pandhi et. al. (2019), the extraction of
seeds of S. cumini was carried out using ultrasonication. The powdered
seeds were mixed with ethanol and sonicated, followed by filtering and
concentrating the extract with a vacuum rotary evaporator. Additionally, a
Microwave-assisted extraction method was also performed (14).
All
parts of the Jamun tree, including its fruits, contain abundant amounts of
different phytochemicals. Jamun fruits, for example, are rich in anthocyanin,
glucosides, ellagic acid, iso-quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin, and other
phytochemicals. Similarly, Jamun seeds are abundant in phytochemicals.
Phytochemicals such as Jambosine, gallic acid, ellagic acid, corilagin,
quercetin, and β-sitosterol. Flowers, are a good source of oleanolic acid,
while tannins and gallic acid are responsible for the fruit's astringency or
sourness. Additionally, the roots of the Jamun tree contain several flavonoids
and glycosides (3).
Phytochemical
screening was conducted for the roots, and flavonoids, glycosides, and
isorhamnetin 3-O-rutinoside were reported as constituents (15). For the
stem/bark phytochemical screening, the reported study showed the presence of
friedelin, ellagic acid, gallic acid, gallotannin, ellagitannin, myricetin,
β-sitosterol, and betulenic acid (16,17).
Additionally, bergenins (18), flavonoids,
and tannins (19) were also
observed. Bornyl acetate, triacontanol, n-Dotricontanol (20), quercetin,
maslinic acid, betulinic acid, myricetin, n-nonacosane, and n-dotricontanol
were found in the leaves, along with terpenoids observed in the screening
studies reported (21). Esterase
and galloyl carboxylase were also reported as present in the leaves (22). On
phytochemical screening of the flowers of S. cumini, oleanolic acid,
ellagic acid, iso-quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin, kaempferol,
dihydro-myricetin, quercetin, and arabinoside were found (3,23,24).
Phytochemical
screening of the fruit pulp of S. cumini showed the presence of
raffinose, citric acid, fructose, gallic acid, malic acid, anthocyanin (25),
delphinidin, petunidin, and malvidin (3,26). Jamun peel
powder was found to be useful as a food and drug coloring, and anthocyanin
pigments from fruit peels were investigated for their antioxidant activity and
stability as extracts and in formulations (26). Phytochemical
screening of the seeds of S. cumini revealed the presence of fats, Jambosine,
Jamboline, gallic acid, ellagic acid, corilagin, chromium, vanadium, potassium,
sodium, zinc, and tannins (3,27). Essential
oils isolated from the freshly collected leaf, stem, seed, and fruits of S.
cumini showed the presence of α-terpineol, myrtenol, eucarvone, muurolol,
α-myrtenal, 1,8-cineole, geranyl acetone, α-cadinol, and pinocarvone (2).
Trans-ocimene, cis-ocimene, β-myrcene, α-terpineol, dihydrocarvyl acetate,
geranyl butyrate, and terpinyl valerate (28) were also
found.
S.
cumini exhibits various pharmacological activities that have been proven
through authenticated research. The pharmacological activities of S. cumini
can be observed and are listed in Figure 2.
Figure 2 Overview of
Pharmacological Actions of Jamun
According
to a study carried out by F.A. Brito et. al. (2007), the
antiallergic properties of aqueous leaf extracts of S.
cumini (L.) Skeels (SC) were investigated. Treatments with Jamun
extract at various doses were reported to reduce edema; no discernible
difference was seen between the various doses utilized. Rats receiving c48/80
therapy generated histamine in their peritoneal mast cells, but pre-treatment
with Jamun leaf extract (1 g/mL) stopped this allergic reaction in the mast
cells. OVA administration to BALB/c mice resulted in a significant
accumulation of leukocytes, mononuclear cells, and eosinophils in the pleural
cavity; however, pre-treatment of these mice with Jamun leaf extract at
least on before to OVA administration significantly reduced the accumulation of
eosinophils in the pleural cavity, indicating the extract's anti-inflammatory
action (29,30).
The
study was done by G.V. Balakrishna et. al. (2016), on the
antiallergic properties of aqueous, methanol, and methanol fraction of the
aqueous extract of Jamun roots, these extracts prevented mast cell
degranulation from causing the release of histamine, which is what led to mice
experiencing clonidine-induced catalepsy. Last but not least, it was
demonstrated that giving mice different root extracts of Jamun
suppressed milk-induced eosinophilia (30,31).
According
to D. Barh et. al. (2008), several different cell lines
have been used to test various Jamun components for cytotoxic activity in
vitro. By using the MTT assay, the cytotoxic effect of the crude extract from Jamun
fruit skin was investigated in HeLa (HPV-18 positive) and SiHa (HPV-16
positive) cells. The crude extract was discovered to have a cytotoxic effect on
both cell types. However, the HeLa cells were more significantly affected than
the SiHa cells by the change. Similar to this, HeLa cells demonstrated more
apoptosis when exposed to 50% methanol extract than SiHa cells (32).
In
the study carried out by Li et. al.
(2021), nine phytochemicals
overall were investigated for anticancer activities in the ovarian cancer cell
line using chloroform extraction from the S. cumini fruits. Using the
PA-1 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide tetrazolium test,
the 50% inhibition (IC50) concentration and cell cytotoxicity values were
calculated. A cell scratch assay was used to gauge the phytochemicals' capacity
to restrain growth. Cisplatin was used as a positive control. Quercetin and
gallic acid were more effective at killing cells than oleanolic acid up to 5
g/ml serial doses, but only at concentrations of 2.5 g/ml and higher. Oleanolic
acid, together with QC and GA, significantly yet mildly reduced cell growth (33).
With
the research of Afify et. al. (2011), the anticancer activity of S.
cumini (L.) fruit extracts was examined utilizing leukemia cancer cell line
cell viability test. Hexane, chloroform, ether, ethyl acetate, ethanol, and
water extracts were used in succession and tested for anticancer efficacy.
According to their findings, the ethanol extract had greater anti-leukemia
activity than the others. The fruit extract of S. cumini (L.) contains
phenolic components like Kaempferol 7-O-methylether and sterols like
-Sitosterol, which was responsible for their anticancer potential, according to
spectroscopic observations of active constituents isolated from ethanol extract
(34,35).
Mittal
et. al. (2014) carried out research, in vitro development, and
characterization of silver nanoparticles from S. cumini (L.) fruit
extract. It was discovered that the size of newly created silver nanoparticles
and their size were between 10 and 15 nm. Important findings of this research
included the identification of the biomolecules in charge of producing silver
nanoparticles as well as the biosynthesis mechanism. The primary factor in the
decrease stabilization of nanoparticles was the presence of flavonoids in S.
cumini (L.). In vitro, it was seen that the nanoparticles completely
destroyed Dalton lymphoma cell lines. It was discovered that silver
nanoparticles (100 g/mL) could decrease the viability of Dalton lymphoma (DL)
cell lines by up to 50% (36,37).
When
the study was carried by P. Kedar et. al. (1983), in New
Zealand rabbits, it shown that a single intravenous injection of streptozotocin
(STZ 65 mg/kg) elevated blood sugar levels to 340 mg% and was followed with
weight loss, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, glycolysis, and
ureamia. The raised post meal (1 1/2 hours after) values of blood sugar,
cholesterol, and triglyceride were considerably reduced when Jamun seed (1
g/kg) was administered orally in a casein diet, to levels equivalent to
phenformin (38).
P.
Stanely MainzenPrince et. al. (1998), research shows the in
contrast to 7.5 g/kg body weight, oral administration of 2.5 and 5.0 g/kg body
weight of the Jamun seed's aqueous extract caused a considerable decrease in
blood sugar and an increase in total haemoglobin. Besides, it prevents losing
body weight. Moreover, the aqueous extract decreased the generation of free
radicals in the tissues under study. The study comes to the conclusion that
jamun seed extract has hypoglycemic qualities. The decrease in thiobarbituric
acid reactive substances and increase in reduced glutathione, superoxide
dismutase , and catalase demonstrate the Jamun seed extract’s antioxidant
property (39).
According
to the study carried by A. Bopp et. al. (2009), the
leaves, fruit and pods of Jamun have been used for their hypoglycaemic
activity. It has been discovered that adenosine
deaminase (ADA) is a crucial enzyme involved in immunological response, DNA and
purine metabolism, and peptidase activity. Although it is thought that ADA is a
crucial enzyme for controlling insulin bioactivity, its therapeutic relevance
for diabetes mellitus is still unknown. In this study, investigation was done
on the effects of leaf extract of S. cumini (L.) on the ADA activity of
hyperglycaemic subjects and the activity of total ADA and its isoenzymes in
serum and red blood cells (40).
Observing
the study of Rekha. N et. al. (2010), streptozotocin was injected
intraperitoneally once to cause hyperglycaemia, which led to a considerable rise
in blood sugar levels, a fall in serum insulin levels, and a reduction in body
weight was seen in diabetic rats as compared with normal control rats.
Blood glucose levels significantly decreased after the composite extract was
administered to diabetic rats. More so than a single injection of the
extract, it also dramatically increased serum insulin levels and stopped the
loss of body weight. In diabetic rats not receiving treatment,
hyperlipidaemia, a notable rise in lipid peroxide levels, and a concurrent
decline in antioxidant enzymes were noted. Comparative to a single extract
dose, composite extract therapy considerably improved these symptoms and
brought them close to normal levels. This study reports that combining S.
cumini pulp and Cinnamon zeylanicum bark aqueous extracts for
therapeutic benefits against streptozotocin-induced diabetic condition (41).
Also,
antidiabetic activity can be seen in various parts of the S. cumini.
According to the study carried by Jagetia G. et. al. (2017), the plant
parts that showed the antidiabetic activity along with the extract type used is
given in Table 1 (30).
Table
1 Antidiabetic activity reported in various parts of Jamun
Sl. No. |
Parts Used |
Extract type |
Species |
1 |
Seed |
Aqueous,
Powder, Ethanol, Ethyl acetate, Methanol |
Rabbits,
Rat, Humans, Mice |
2 |
Stem |
Ethanol |
Rats |
3 |
Fruit pulp |
Lyophilized,
Aqueous, Ethanol |
Rats |
4 |
Leaf |
Aqueous |
Humans, Rats |
The
antimicrobial study was done on different parts of Jamun tree. From all majorly
available studies it was observed that difference part of plant shows the
antimicrobial activity on different microbial species. This can be seen in
following Table 2.
Table 2 Antimicrobial activity of various parts of Jamun
Sl. No. |
Part of the plant
used |
Species on
which action is shown |
1 |
Essential oils extracted from leaves |
Basillus
sphaericus, Basillus sphaericus, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Samonella
typhimurium (42). |
2 |
Hydroalcoholic extract of Jamun leaves |
Candida
krusei, P. aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, S. aureus, Enterococcus
faecalis, E. coli, Kocuria rhizophila, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, P. aeruginosa, and Shigella flexneri (43). |
3 |
The diethyl ether, methanol, and aqueous extracts of
Jamun fruit |
Bacillus
cereus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Micrococcus luteus and Salmonella typhi (44). |
4 |
Ethanolic extract of Jamun seeds |
E. coli, B.
subtilis, P. aeruginosa and S. aureus (45) |
5 |
Methanol extract of S. cumini seeds |
Aspergillus
niger, Bacillus subtilis, Proteus vulgaris, Salmonella typhii, Pseudomonas
aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans and Penicillium notatum (46) |
6 |
The ethanol extract of Jamun roots |
S. aureus,
S. epidermidis, E. coli, Streptococcus suis, Salmonella spp., and Corynebacterium diphtheriae (47) |
In
order to review the antioxidant study or work done on S. cumini, several
literatures were reviewed which is shortly summarized in following Table 3.
Table
3 Antioxidant activity of various parts of Jamun
Sl. No. |
Part of the plant used |
The extract used for the activity |
1 |
Fruit |
Anthocyanin-rich
extract prepared in acidified (5% H3PO4) ethanol (48) |
2 |
Leaves |
1:1
dichloromethane and methanol extract (49) |
3 |
Seeds and
Fruit |
Acid
ethanolic extracts (50) |
4 |
Leaves |
Aqueous
extract (51) |
5 |
Seed, Stem
bark, and leaves |
Ethanolic
extract (52) |
In
the investigation made by Ramirez R. et. al. (2003), as
evidenced by lessened gastric mucosal damage, decreased free radicals, and
lessened gastric mucosal ulceration, tannins isolated from the stem bark of Jamun
protect against stomach ulcers in Sprague-Dawley rats caused by oral
administration of HCl/ethanol (53).
Additionally,
it has been shown that the ethanol extract of Jamun seeds can lessen the
production of acid-pepsin and peptic ulcers in streptozotocin-induced diabetic
rats as well as indomethacin- and ethanol-induced peptic ulcers (54,55).
The
work done on the S. cumini, in the field of pharmaceutics can be given
in following review. Various pharmaceutical as well as nutraceutical
formulations can be made with various parts of S. cumini. All these
formulations can be formulated to show an intended therapeutic or health
promoting activity and it can be seen in Table 4.
Table
4 Available Formulations of Jamun
Sl. No. |
Formulation |
Part of the Plant used |
Activity |
1 |
Polymeric
Nanoparticles, Nanoparticles |
Seeds |
Antidiabetic
(56,57) |
2 |
Oral Thin
Films |
Seeds |
Antibacterial
(58) |
3 |
Chewable
Tablet |
Seeds |
Antibacterial
(59) |
4 |
Peel-off
mask |
Leaf |
Antiaging,
Antioxidant (60) |
5 |
Gel |
Leaf |
Antioxidant (61) |
6 |
Syrups,
Paste, Sharbat, Vermicelli. |
Fruit pulp
& Seeds |
Nutraceutical
Supplement (A vitamin supplement) (62) |
7 |
Maida
Biscuits |
Seeds |
Antidiabetic
(63) |
8 |
Herbal Syrup |
Seeds |
Antidiabetic
(64) |
9 |
Mouth
dissolving tablets |
Roots |
Antidiabetic
(65) |
10 |
Microcapsules |
Seeds |
Antioxidant (66) |
According
to study carried by Heba A. S. et. al. (2021), by
analysing the chemical make-up of the leaf essential oil using gas
chromatography-mass spectrometry, 53 components, or around 91.22% of the total
oil, were identified. An IC50 value of 38.15 2.09 g/mL for the tested oil
against human liver cancer cells indicated a moderate cytotoxic impact. Furthermore,
it showed inhibitory properties against α-amylase and α-glucosidase with IC50 values
of 57.80 3.30 and 274.03 12.37 µg/mL, respectively (67).
Study
done by Kaur J. et. al. (2020), shows that S. cumini
extract underwent accelerated and long-term stability experiments for 6 months
and 30 months, respectively. To calculate the number of different markers in
the extract, an HPLC-UV method was created. The technique was used to analyse
all of the stability samples after being validated in accordance with ICH
guideline Q2. Regarding the control, there was no discernible difference in the
fingerprint of any of the stability samples. The α-glucosidase inhibitory
activity of all stability samples was also found to remain significantly
unchanged, with respect to control sample, which suggest that antidiabetic
activity of S. cumini extract does not change with storage (68).
Branco
I. et. al. (2016), research examined the
phenolic chemicals found in Jamun pulp to demonstrate a link between
antioxidant and in vitro anti-proliferative properties, both prior to and
during pasteurisation. Using UV-vis techniques, the total amounts of phenolic
compounds, flavonoids, and anthocyanins were measured. By co-injecting a
reference compound, the main phenolic compounds in HPLC-DAD/UV-vis were
identified (69).
With
the investigation of Chitnis et. al.
(2012), construction of a
quick, simple, and effective methodology, and a thorough pharmacognostic
evaluation of S. cumini seed powder was conducted for verification of
the market-available Jamun formulations. The gallic acid component of tannins
has also been attempted to quantify using various chromatographic and
spectrophotometric methods. 10mL of ethanol was used to extract 1gm of powder
overnight; the mixture was then filtered and used for HPTLC analysis. Only 0.2
and 0.3 of the marker peaks indicated in the API (0.95 was not discovered in
any of the formulations), 0.95, and 0.95 were found. After derivatization with
iodine vapours for the purpose of detecting conjugated double bond chemicals,
only sample A displayed significant bands. Toluene: Ethyl was discovered to be
the suitable mobile phase. Acetate: Formic Acid among the substances tested. HPTLC
results showed similar Rf values in market formulations and standard gallic
acid (70).
Gajera
H.P. et. al. (2017), conducted the research were
seven different phenolics were measured using an HPLC-PDA method. Gallic,
catechin, ellagic, ferulic, and quercetin were found in higher concentrations
in the seed and BJLR-6, but gallic acid and catechin were found in larger
concentrations in the pulp as α-amylase inhibitors. The fruit extracts concentration
that display a 50% inhibition of porcine pancreatic
α-amylase (PPA) activity is indicated by the IC50 value. When compared to
normal acarbose (24.7 lg ml-1), the seed and kernel of BJLR-6 suppressed PPA at
substantially lower concentrations, making them promising candidates for
antidiabetic herbal formulations (71).
By
method opted by F. Aqil et. al. (2012), extracts from the pulp and
seeds of the Jamun were examined on a ShimPack reverse phase column. Different
gradients of 3.5% v/v aqueous phosphoric acid and acetonitrile were used in two
different tests. Solvent was present in the initial linear gradient. A 95%
initial for 40 minutes, 40% for 41 to 61 minutes, and then 95% in acetonitrile
with a 0.75 ml/min flow rate. With breaks in between the injections, the
overall runtime was 61 minutes. At 520 nm, anthocyanidins were observed. In the
second gradient, solvent A was originally present at 90% for 0–5 minutes, 85% at
10 minutes, 80% at 15 minutes, 70% at 24 minutes, 62% at 35 minutes, 94% at
40–43 minutes, and ultimately 90% at 45 minutes. Other polyphenolics and
ellagitannins were observed at 366 and 280 nm, respectively (50).
In accordance to whole review of the literature, S. cumini (Jamun) is said to be one of the most versatile herbal medicines that can be utilised as a whole. Almost every portion of the plant can be used to demonstrate potential therapeutic effects on a range of illnesses. The historical background of Jamun is being discussed, and we can draw the conclusion that it is an ancient medicinal plant that has been used for centuries in India and other regions. This conclusion is supported by traditional and scientific research, which has led to a growing understanding of Jamun's therapeutic effects. It is also being debated how to extract different active components from Jamun, and this information can be used for future studies to explore the potential of this adaptable herbal medication and look for a more practical way to extract and use its active components. In order to determine the effectiveness of Jamun and its ingredients in treating different medical diseases, investigations of phytochemical screening are also being done. This was investigated in order to understand the previous work. Additionally, the Jamun's pharmacological history was investigated in order to confirm the research on its ability to treat a variety of illnesses. To comprehend the potential for creating medications from the components of Jamun, pharmaceutical formulations that are currently on the market were examined. To comprehend the available study, the analytical backdrop is also reviewed. Despite the fact that Jamun has been the subject of substantial research, many questions remain unanswered. The best formulations or products that would support improved pharmacological aspects or health promotion might thus be developed in these fields, perhaps through nutraceuticals.