Health Benefits
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
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
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)
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Mid to late summer
Autumn
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Seedless Variety
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Color
Rusty brown
Orange
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Origin
Mexico
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-76-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- 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.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
Spain
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain