{"id":170114,"date":"2023-02-16T09:16:33","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T09:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=170114"},"modified":"2026-03-02T08:55:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T08:55:46","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-and-side-effects-of-jackfruit-seed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-and-side-effects-of-jackfruit-seed\/","title":{"rendered":"Jackfruit Seed: Uses, Benefits and Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Jackfruit Seed<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Jackfruit Seed<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Jackfruit Seed for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Jackfruit Seed?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Jackfruit Seed<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Jackfruit Seed<\/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\nJackfruit is the largest tree fruit that gained popularity due to its sweet, fleshy and energy-rich pulp. The exterior of jackfruit is hard green or yellow initially and turns to yellowish brown after ripening. The inner edible flesh of the jackfruit consists of nutritious pulp coated around the seed, formed by the fusion of flowers. Jackfruit is a non-seasonal fruit that grows on evergreen trees in tropical areas. The biological name of the jackfruit tree is\u202fArtocarpus heterophyllus Lam,<\/em>\u202fbelonging to the family Moraceae. It is cultivated in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and various parts of Southeast Asia, Africa and America. Jackfruit grows abundantly in India and is native to the Western Ghats of India1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart from the flesh, jackfruit seeds are also edible and are used in cooked dishes. The jackfruit seeds with a thin brown seed coat, known as spermoderm, are enclosed in a white layer. The brown spermoderm consists of white cotyledon rich in protein and starch. Jackfruit seed has a lot of potential benefits, especially in the cosmetics, paper, pharmaceutical and bio-nanotechnology industries 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jackfruit seeds are a good source of minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and iron. source: nutritionvalue.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
The seeds of the jackfruit contain high levels of dietary fiber, with around 6 grams per 100 grams. source: nutritionvalue.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jackfruit seeds are a good source of vitamin B6, which plays a crucial role in brain development and function. sourc<\/a>e<\/a>: nutritionvalue.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jackfruit seeds are a rich source of protein, with approximately 7 grams per 100 grams. source: nutritionvalue.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Jackfruit Seed<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The nutrient value of jackfruit seed is as under:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Water: <\/strong>64.5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrate:<\/strong> 38.4 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein: <\/strong>7.04 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre (total dietary): <\/strong>1.5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat: <\/strong>0.43 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 1.5 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 216 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 97 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 63.2 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 54 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 50 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 11 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Riboflavin:<\/strong> 0.3mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Thiamine:<\/strong> 0.25 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A:<\/strong> 17 IU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Jackfruit Seed<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
It may help in relieving the gastric distress caused by the liver or gall bladder (referred to as Biliousness during the 18th and 19th centuries).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The extract of jackfruit seeds may help in relieving watery stool with blood and mucus caused by intestinal infections.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The roasted jackfruit seeds may be regarded as an aphrodisiac.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be able to decrease blood glucose levels.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help in relieving the pain and weakening of bones.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help in decreasing the occurrence of infections caused by microorganisms 1<\/a>,4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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