Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
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
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Unknown
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Black, Red
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Magenta
Orange
Origin
Europe
Chile, Peru
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
NA
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.
NA
Top Producer
United States of America
NA
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
NA
Top Importer
Not Available
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Not Available
Colombia
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Dipsacales
Solanales
Family
Adoxaceae
Solanaceae
Species
S. nigra
Physalis
Generic Group
Moschatel
Not Available
Difference Between Elderberry and Physalis
We might think that Elderberry and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Physalis with peel is 73.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Physalis is Dipsacales and Solanales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.