Naval is a big tree grows in all climate conditions of India. Naval Kottai collected from those tree fruits dried well, removed its shell, and the kernels are available as raw material. It is being used by our ancestors to make Siddha and Ayurveda medicines since ancient days. 

Raw Naval Seeds can have their dried fruit flesh or skin. When the shells are removed, it will be having only the essential kernels and those are pure and they fulfill the purpose of consuming Naval Seeds.

Naval Seeds are called as Black Plum in English, Jamun or Jambul in Hindi, Neradu Chettu in Telugu, Perinneral in Malayalam, Nerale in Kannada. Its Botanical Name is Eugenia Jumbolana.

Disclaimer: Before taking any herbal as an intake, you are requested to consult with a Siddha or Ayurveda Doctor or any other Traditional Siddha Physician to avoid further health related problems. They will help you to understand the procedure, the effect of other herbs or foods to avoid if any, upon consuming the herbs.