Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Purplish black
Dark purple
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Syria
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate
Cold
Facts about
- There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
- 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
- Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
Top Producer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Other Countries
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
France
Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Rubus fruticosus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Rose
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Difference Between Blackberry and Damson
We might think that Blackberry and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackberry and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackberry and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Damson with peel is 43.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackberry and Damson belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackberry and Damson is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.