{"id":160290,"date":"2022-06-10T19:17:42","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T13:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=160290"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:00:47","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-jackfruit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-jackfruit\/","title":{"rendered":"Jackfruit (Kathal): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Jackfruit (Kathal)<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Jackfruit<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Jackfruit<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Jackfruit?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Jackfruit<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Jackfruit<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe jackfruit trees grow in abundance in countries like India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and other countries in Southeast Asia ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{2<\/sup><\/a>. The scientific name of Jackfruit is Artocarpus heterophyllus<\/em>, and it belongs to the Moraceae family. It is a medium-sized tree that can be grown in all seasons}^{2<\/sup><\/a>. The fruit is packed with numerous nutrients and vitamins, earning this giant fruit the title of superfood!<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
A jackfruit can weigh 3.5 kgs to 10 kgs on average and grow as big as 25kgs. The Jackfruit tree is a good source of wood for timber industries. Also, many parts of the jackfruit tree may be used in the preparation of medicines ^{2<\/sup><\/a>. Jackfruit is yellowish-brown in colour, and its exterior is composed of hexagonal apices}^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Jackfruit (Kathal)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nJackfruit is the source of many vitamins and nutrients. Below is the nutritional value of Jackfruit per 100grams ^{3<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Energy<\/strong>: 95 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates<\/strong>: 23.2 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dietary Fibre<\/strong>: 1.5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proteins<\/strong>: 1.72 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats<\/strong>: 1.5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fructose<\/strong>: 9.19 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Glucose<\/strong>: 9.48 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sucrose<\/strong>: 0.42 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 24 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 0.23 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium<\/strong>: 29 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus<\/strong>: 21 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc<\/strong>: 0.13 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper<\/strong>: 0.076 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese<\/strong>: 0.043 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium<\/strong>: 448 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/strong>: 2 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/strong>: 13.7 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Riboflavin<\/strong>: 0.055 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Niacin<\/strong>: 0.92 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B-6<\/strong>: 0.329 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate<\/strong>: 24\u00ce\u00bcg\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Are you ready to discover a secret weapon in the battle against high blood pressure? Look no further than the incredible jackfruit! Packed with potassium, this tropical fruit may hold the key to lowering your blood pressure and restoring your heart and blood vessels to their optimal state ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n}Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S M.D (Ayu)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Jackfruit<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nJackfruit contains phytochemicals like carotenoids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, tannins, and sterols. These phytochemicals may show many properties ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. Some of the properties of jackfruit are given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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It may act as an antimicrobial agent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show antifungal properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help with wound healing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-inflammatory properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help lower blood glucose ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^{\u00a0<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n}}
It may show anticancer properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help reduce blood pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-ulcer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-ageing properties ^{2<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may show anti-asthmatic activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show antidiarrheal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help reduce fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help induce sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help with digestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help kill worms ^{4<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>}
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