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
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Mid to late summer
All seasons
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Color
Rusty brown
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Yellow
Origin
Mexico
China, India
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Hot, Sunny
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.
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Mexico
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Citrus limon
Synonym
Dragon eye
Not Available
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Species
D. longan
C. limon
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Longan and Lemon
We might think that Longan and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Lemon with peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Lemon 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 Lemon is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.