Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark purple
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Grainy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Bland
Origin
Syria
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH
5.5-6.55.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
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Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant