Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
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
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
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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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
As a snack in the late afternoon
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Purple
Yellowish brown
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.55-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Beer
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
India
Thailand
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
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China
Top Exporter
India
Thailand