Naaval Kottai (நாவல் கொட்டை) is jamun seed: the seed of the naaval tree (நாவல்), the botanical Syzygium cumini (family Myrtaceae). AVM Herbals’ Naaval Kottai Podi is titled “Jamun Seed Powder” and names its ingredient as “Jamun Seed”.
Names at a glance
- Tamil: நாவல் (Naaval) for the tree and நாவற்பழம் (Naavarpazham) for its fruit; AVM Herbals’ Tamil product name is நாவல் கொட்டை பொடி (Naaval Kottai Podi)
- English: jamun, Java plum, Malabar plum, jambolan, black plum, jambul
- Botanical: Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels (family Myrtaceae)
- Part used in AVM’s powder: seed
A tree known for its fruit
English Wikipedia describes Syzygium cumini as an evergreen tropical tree, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, valued for its fruit, timber and ornamental use, which can reach about 30 metres and live more than a hundred years. Tamil Wikipedia describes the same tree and its fruit, the naavarpazham, which it describes as dark in colour. The fruit and the seed are different parts: AVM Herbals’ powder is made from the seed, the kottai, of the fruit, as the product title says.
In the AVM Herbals range
Naaval Kottai Podi is made from jamun seed. Its product page gives the directions for use and the pack size; please follow the directions on the pack. AVM Herbals lists it in the Metabolic Balance collection, and the Forms of Siddha Preparations guide explains what a podi is.
Herbal products are not suitable for everyone. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition, please speak to a qualified practitioner before starting any herbal product.
தமிழில் சுருக்கம்
நாவல் கொட்டை என்பது நாவல் (Syzygium cumini) மரத்தின் விதை. இம்மரம் நாவற்பழத்திற்காக அறியப்படுகிறது; பழமும் விதையும் வெவ்வேறு பகுதிகள். ஏவிஎம் ஹெர்பல்ஸின் நாவல் கொட்டைப் பொடி விதையிலிருந்து தயாரிக்கப்படுகிறது; பயன்படுத்தும் முறைக்குத் தயாரிப்புப் பக்கத்தைப் பார்க்கவும்.
References
- Kew Plants of the World Online (POWO) — Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels, accepted species, family Myrtaceae (botanical identity and accepted name only): powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:601603-1
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels (name record): ipni.org/n/601603-1
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels, accepted species, family Myrtaceae: gbif.org/species/3183840
- English Wikipedia — Syzygium cumini (common names; the tree; its fruit, timber and ornamental use): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syzygium_cumini
- Tamil Wikipedia — நாவல் (மரம்) (Tamil name; the tree and its fruit நாவற்பழம்): ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/நாவல்_(மரம்)
- AVM Herbals product listing (title, Tamil product name நாவல் கொட்டை பொடி and ingredient line, jamun seed): Naaval Kottai Podi
These references establish the plant’s identity, the seed and the Tamil names; they are not evidence of health effects. This is general traditional-use information, not medical advice.
About this guide
Published by AVM Herbals. Prepared with AI assistance from the cited botanical sources and AVM product listings. Tamil wording is awaiting native review. Suggest a correction.