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, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal pains, NA
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Mid to late summer
Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Rusty brown
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Purple
Taste
Sweetish
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
Mexico
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Humid, Rainfall
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.
- 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.
Top Producer
Thailand
India
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
China
Not Available
Top Exporter
Thailand
India
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
Dragon eye
Eugenia cumini
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Sapindaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Syzygium
Species
D. longan
S. cumini
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Longan and Jambul
We might think that Longan and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Jambul with peel is 83.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Jambul belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Jambul is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.