Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer, Winter
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Purple, Red
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Pink
White
Shape
Conical
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Bland
Origin
Western Asia
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
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Soil pH
5-75.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
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