Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Grainy
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
India
Caucasus
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-75.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
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 china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
China
Chile