Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant 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, Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Grainy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Caucasus
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
6.5-7.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Cold
Facts about
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
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
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Japan
Chile