1 Benefits
1.1 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-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
1.2 Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Not Available
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
1.5 Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
May interact with some drugs
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
266.00 mg840.00 mg
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal32.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal40.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
4.2 Season
Mid to late summer
Autumn
4.3 Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
No Types
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
Sweetish
Slightly bitter, Tart
4.10 Origin
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Cold, Hot
5 Facts
5.1 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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Canada, France, India, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
China
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Lycium barbarum
6.2 Synonym
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
7.5 Class
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available