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
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
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
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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
Tree fruit
Season
Mid to late summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
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Color
Rusty brown
Green
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Mexico
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5-76-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Cold, 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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
New Zealand
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
China
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
New Zealand