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, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Mid to late summer
Autumn
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Seedless Variety
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Color
Rusty brown
Red
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Mexico
North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-74.5-5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Warm
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.
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
United States of America
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America