Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
  
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
  
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
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
  
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
  
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
May interact with some drugs
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
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)
  
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
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
240.00 kcal
  
34
32.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
  
24
180.00 kcal
  
29
Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal
  
20
240.00 kcal
  
38
Type
Tree fruit
  
Berry
  
Season
Summer
  
Autumn
  
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
  
No Types
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Dark purple
  
Scarlet red
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
Orange
  
Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Texture
Grainy
  
Tough
  
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
  
Slightly bitter, Tart
  
Origin
Syria
  
Unknown
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
6.8-8.1
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Cold, Hot
  
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.
  
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
United Kingdom
  
China
  
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
  
Canada, France, India, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
France
  
China
  
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
  
Lycium barbarum
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Wolfberry
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Unknown
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Unknown
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Asteridae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Lycium
  
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
  
L. barbarum
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Difference Between Damson and Gojiberry
We might think that Damson and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Gojiberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson and Gojiberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Damson and Gojiberry is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.