Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
  
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Allergic reaction
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
No
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
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 Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
240.00 kcal
  
34
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
220.00 kcal
  
24
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
294.00 kcal
  
20
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
  
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
  
Dark purple
  
Inside Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Grainy
  
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
  
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
  
Origin
India
  
Syria
  
Grows on
Bushes
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-7
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
  
Cold
  
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
  
- 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
No
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
No
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
United Kingdom
  
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
  
Ireland, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
China
  
France
  
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
  
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
  
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Asteridae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Solanales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Solanum
  
Prunus
  
Species
S. melongena
  
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Not Available