Fresh plums contain more vitamin C than prunes or plum juice. It also meets 8 percent of the daily vitamin A need.

Vitamin A supports healthy vision and reproductive functions and bone development.

Black plum also relieves constipation and digestive problems.

It protects the heart and reduces the risk of stroke.

There are studies showing that it kills breast cancer cells.

It improves the brain's memory capacity. With its antioxidant content, it slows down the development of Alzheimer's.

It is recommended that those with kidney stones should not consume plums as it is rich in oxalate.