Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
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
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Dark purple
Inside Color
Purple
Yellow
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Syria
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Cold
Facts about
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
- 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
India
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
India
France
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Species
S. cumini
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Difference Between Jambul and Damson
We might think that Jambul and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Damson with peel is 60.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jambul 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 Jambul and Damson is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.