ChokeBerry ( Aronia )

About ChokeBerry
The name "chokeberry" derived  from  astringency of the fruits, which makes a sensation feeling to your mouth pucker.
The chokeberry (Aronia ) is deciduous shrubs from the family of  Rosaceae,The genus is normally considered to contain two or may be three species, one of which is in Europe.A fourth form that has long been cultivated under the name Aronia is now considered to be an intergeneric hybrid, Sorbaronia mitschurinii.The chokeberries are sometimes mixed  mistakenly with chokecherries, which is the common name for Prunus virginiana.

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra subsp.Canadensis)

                   Elder Berry                        Elderberry flower

Origin:
 Natively these are considered from Europe and also present in America after adoption .

Morphology /Structure
The scar at the tip/edge of each berry marks the spot where you can see the petals had been growing on the flower.
 Benefits

•  These berries have few calories but lots of nutrition.
•  They provide large amounts of potassium and beta-carotene, sugar, fruit acids, calcium, vitamin C and phosphorous.
• To control the cholesterol level.

Allspice Berry or Pimenta officinalis ( or Pimento )

Structure / Morphology :
Allspice or Pimenta officinalisis the single berry with a flavor reminiscent of Cloves, Cinnamon, and a hint of Nutmeg. The Allspice Berries are dried and grow on the pimento tree. Commonly called "allspice berries" as they are said to combine the taste and aroma of several other spices such as cloves, pepper, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon.Allspice trees can grow up to forty feet high and they produce 5 to 10 kilograms of dried berries per year.

Occurrence  :
The pimento tree is indigenous to the Caribbean Islands and is also consider to be the only spice which is grown solely in the western hemisphere part. The pimento tree was first found in Jamaica around the year 1500. It has been cultivated ever since. The tree was discovered by Spanish explorers who named the such tree according to the Spanish word "pimenta" meaning peppercorn.

Uses :

• Allspice Berries or Pimento berries extensively used in

Blackberry ( Bramble berries )

 

About:

Blackberries are called bramble berries, because they grow on thorny bushes.Tall, thorny, arching cane with palm. The toothed leaves are compound which divided into segments, called leaflets. Since the leaflets, like  fingers, originate from a dot rather than a line, the leaves are called palmate-compound. Each leaf usually.....

Ginkgo biloba ( Ginkgo or Maidenhair Tree )

About Gingko Biloba:

Ginkgo biloba is an unique specie, having  division in the classification system. It is a living fossil from more than 250 million years. Its long existence can be credited because of its remarkable combination of its hardy nature and its extreme resistance to disease and insects .This feature also causes its long life. It grows slow to 50-80 feet in height, with a  width of 30-40 feet.

Sea Buckthorn (also known as Himalayan Berry ,Leh berry, Siberian pineapple, Sea Berry, Sandthorn or Swallowthorn)

Names of Sea Buckthorn :
Sea Buckthorn latin name is Hippophae rhamnoides and belongs to  Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster Family) family and Sea buckthorn local name is Kashmiri Himalayan berry, Leh berry,  Siberian pineapple, Sea Berry, Sandthorn or Swallowthorn.

Structure :
Sea buckthorn has the leaves, flowers, and fruits.
It is a plant with deciduous shrub having height of 6 meters (20 feet) approximately and its flowering time is  April.
Contains:
 Vitamins C, A, and E, beta-carotene, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids

Uses :

•  The seed or berry oil is used a............................

Goji berry or wolf berry

      

Occurrence :

Gojiberry  grows in remote unpolluted hills and valleys of Xinjiang, Ningxia, Qinghai, Tibet, Pakistan Northern Areas  and other areas in soil so rich in nutrients that the berries are exploding with this special  nutrient dense vitality.

Benefits of Goji Berry:

• Energy booster.
• Protects the liver such that  less fatigue.It can be helpful for hepatitis patient.
• Helps in eyesight 
• Helpful for the patient of cancer. according to studies , Goji berries may prevent the growth of cancer cells, reduce blood glucose, and lower cholesterol levels.
• Supports kidney function.
• Increases metabolic activity in which it burns fat and helps in digestion.So it may be useful for gastric problem patients.