Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
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Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, 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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Bland
Origin
India
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
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Soil pH
6-7.55.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
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