Health benefits of Damson Plums

Damson Plum is an edible drupaceous fruit. It is also archaically known as Damascene. The Damsons are mostly of the clingstone type. Its skin ranges between dark blue and indigo and has yellow-green flesh. The fruit has astringent taste. The fruit is used for cooking, jam preparation and other fruit preserves. Various cultivators are Jefferson, Blue Rock, Blue Tit, Imperial Gage, Czar, Mallard, Laxton’s Delight, Marjory’s Seedling, Opal, Victoria, Oullins Gage and Pershore.    

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Rosales

Family: Rosaceae

Genus: Prunus

Species: Prunus domestica

Sub species: Prunus domestica subsp. Insititia

Nutritional value of Damson fruits:

The important nutritional elements of Damson fruits are Riboflavin, vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorous, Manganese and Magnesium.  

Health benefits of Damson Plums:

Damson Plums aids digestion, boosts energy, improves heart health, boosts immunity, strengthen bones, enhance sleeping patterns and prevent certain types of cancer. 

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