Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
Best Time to Eat
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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 Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Black, Red
Dark purple
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
France
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Rosaceae
Species
S. nigra
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Moschatel
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Difference Between Elderberry and Damson
We might think that Elderberry and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Damson with peel is 73.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Damson 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 Elderberry and Damson is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.