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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Mid to late summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Rusty brown
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Brown
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Hot, 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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
Top Producer
Thailand
Egypt
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Exporter
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Dragon eye
Phoenix dactylifera
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Sapindaceae
Arecaceae
Species
D. longan
P. dactylifera
Difference Between Longan and Date
We might think that Longan and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Date with peel is 83.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Date belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Date is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.