Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels
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
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Dark purple
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellow
Magenta
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
NA
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold
NA
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.
NA
Top Producer
United Kingdom
NA
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
France
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
R. ursinus x idaeus
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Damson and Boysenberry
We might think that Damson and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Boysenberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson and Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.