Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, 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
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
  
Allergic reaction
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
  
13
240.00 kcal
  
34
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
220.00 kcal
  
24
Calories in Pie
245.00 kcal
  
36
294.00 kcal
  
20
Type
Berry
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Summer
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
  
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Blue, Indigo
  
Dark purple
  
Inside Color
Greyish-white
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Grainy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
  
Origin
North America
  
Syria
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Cold
  
Facts about
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
  
- 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
United States of America
  
United Kingdom
  
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
  
Ireland, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Chile
  
France
  
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
  
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Ericales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Vaccinium
  
Prunus
  
Species
V. myrtillus
  
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
  
Generic Group
Heath
  
Not Available