Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
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
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
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)
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)
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
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Color
Dark purple
Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellow
Magenta
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Syria
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Dry, Warm to hot climate
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.
- 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.
Top Producer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Mexico
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Rubus Fruticosus
Synonym
Not Available
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Rubus fruticosus
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Damson and Blackberry
We might think that Damson and Blackberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Blackberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Blackberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Blackberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson and Blackberry 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 Blackberry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.