Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Not Available
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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)
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 Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Color
Dark purple
Dark purple
Inside Color
Yellow
Light Green
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
Facts about
- 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.
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
Top Producer
United Kingdom
Japan
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Chile
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Not Available
Heath
Difference Between Damson and Bilberry
We might think that Damson and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Bilberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson and Bilberry 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 Damson and Bilberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.