Medicinal properties of Black berry

             Black berry or Black plum is always appreciated for the color, flavor and taste of its fruit. When sucked, it changes the color of the tongue to purple due to its coloring properties.

1. The extracts of the bark, seeds and leaves are used for the treatment of diabetes.

2. The leaves have antibacterial properties and used for strengthening teethes and gums. 

3. Oral administration of dried alcoholic extracts of the seeds to diabetic patients was found to reduce the level of blood sugar and glycosuria in trials conducted at CDRI, Lucknow India.