Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Monsoon
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
D24, D99 (Gob kecil), D123 (Chanee), D145 (Beserah), D158 (Gan Yau), D159 (Monthong), D169 (Tok Litok), D188, D189, D190, D163 (Hor Lor) and D164 (Ang Bak)
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Green
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Tough
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
India
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Bushes
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay
Soil pH
6-75-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Humid