Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
No Types
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
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Color
Scarlet red
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Tough
Fleshy
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
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India
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6.8-8.16-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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 Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
China