Health Benefits
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
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
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
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
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
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)
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
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Black, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Magenta
Origin
Chile, Peru
Europe
Soil Type
NA
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Top Producer
NA
United States of America
Other Countries
NA
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Netherlands
Not Available
Top Exporter
Colombia
Not Available
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Solanales
Dipsacales
Family
Solanaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
Physalis
S. nigra
Generic Group
Not Available
Moschatel
Difference Between Physalis and Elderberry
We might think that Physalis and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Elderberry with peel is 77.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Elderberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Elderberry is Solanales and Dipsacales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.