Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
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, 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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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 Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
NA
Origin
Syria
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
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
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Thailand
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Damson and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Damson and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 46.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Rosales and Malpighiales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.