Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
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
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish brown
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Sweetish
Origin
China
Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-75-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
- 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
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Spain
Thailand
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Spain
Thailand