Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Not Available
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Black, Red
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellowish brown
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweetish
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
- Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
Top Producer
United States of America
Thailand
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
Not Available
China
Top Exporter
Not Available
Thailand
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Not Available
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Adoxaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Dimocarpus
Species
S. nigra
D. longan
Generic Group
Moschatel
Not Available
Difference Between Elderberry and Longan
We might think that Elderberry and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Longan with peel is 73.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Longan belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Longan is Dipsacales and Sapindales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.