ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AND ANTIDIABETIC POTENTIAL OF SYZYGIUM CUMINI: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Abstract

The medicinal plant *Syzygium cumini* (Jamun) is well known for its potential to treat diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Current research on its phytochemical makeup, pharmacological actions, and the processes behind its antihypertensive and antidiabetic properties is compiled in this review. Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, insulin-sensitizing, and vasodilatory qualities are attributed to bioactive substances such as flavonoids, anthocyanins, ellagic acid, and jamboline. *S. cumini* may enhance glycemic control, lower oxidative stress, and improve cardiovascular health, according to a few experimental and clinical trials. Even if the results are encouraging, further carefully planned clinical trials are needed to ascertain its effectiveness, safety, ideal dosage, and long-term therapeutic uses.

Keywords: Syzygium cumini, Hypertension; Diabetes mellitus; Antihypertensive activity; Antidiabetic activity; Phytochemicals; Antioxidants; Herbal medicine; Cardiovascular health.