Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Recommeded for
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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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
As a snack in the late afternoon
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Mid to late summer
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
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Color
Golden yellow, Green
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellowish brown
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Texture
Crispy
Fleshy
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
Sri Lanka
Mexico
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-75-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
- Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
- Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Taiwan
Thailand
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
Malaysia
Thailand