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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
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Regulates hair growth
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
Pregnant Women
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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
Winter
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
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Color
Rusty brown
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweetish
Tart
Origin
Mexico
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-76-7
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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
Turkey
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Argentina