Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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Recommeded for
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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, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Sour, Sweet
Origin
India
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Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
6-75.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
China
Thailand