Harshal P Moon, Snehal P Moon and Nishikant A Raut

Eugenia jambolana vernacularly known as Jamun, Jambul or Java Plum has been traditionally used for variety of beneficial effects on human health. Its activities are experienced, studied and reported in several research articles along with its versatile therapeutic applications such as antidiabetic, anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, antibacterial, blood purifier, anti-infective, antimalarial, etc. it also has an important quality as Grahi (adsorbent). This review is focusing on the adsorbent properties of stem bark, leaves and seeds of Jamun as an alternative technique of water purification through adsorption of organic pollutants, dyes and heavy metals, parasites, toxins, etc. The stem bark, leaves and seeds of Jamun contain tannins that disrupt the oxidative phosphorylation process in waste-water parasites, interfering with their ability to produce energy. Also, the Ayurveda suggest the use of glass or tumbler made from wood of Jamun for drinking water as it has quality to adsorb toxins. The most important peculiarities of Jamun wood is that it does not degrade in water for longer period of time. If a piece of its wood is placed in the water tank, it prevents the formation of algae or green moss in water and minimize the frequency of tank cleaning. It is an effective alternative for adsorption on large industrial scale as that of activated charcoal. This biosorbent is ‘Best out of waste’, which can connect the roots of Ayurveda with the modern science. All these utilities indicate a novel approach for further useful and cost-effective natural adsorbent for water purification.

DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2024.v13.i5g.15114

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