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, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Mid to late summer
All seasons
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Seedless Variety
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Color
Rusty brown
Green
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Light Green
Shape
Round
Irregularly oval
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Sweetish
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Origin
Mexico
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
5-75.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
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.
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Canada