Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, 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
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Brown
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Bitter
Origin
India
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-77-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
China
Spain
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Italy