Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
May interact with some drugs
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
No Types
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Scarlet red
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Tough
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
India
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Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-76.8-8.1
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Hot
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
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
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
China