Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Anti-aging benefits, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Flu treatment, Hair care, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of common cold, 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
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin cleansing, 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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Itching, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Charparral, Pendula, Teas, Bellaire and Lingan
Color
Dark purple
Pink, Purple, White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Sunny
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.
- It can take up to 10 years for a tree to produce mulberry fruit.
- Mulberry leaves are fed to silkworms to enhance silk production.
- In Germany, they say that devil uses root of mulberry tree to polish his boots.
Top Producer
United Kingdom
China
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
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Top Exporter
France
China
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Morus Alba
Synonym
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Morus atropurpurea or Morus multicaulis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
M. alba
Difference Between Damson and Mulberry
We might think that Damson and Mulberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Mulberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Mulberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Mulberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Mulberry 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 Mulberry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Mulberry belongs to Moraceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Mulberry belongs to Morus genus of M. alba species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.