Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Eye care
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Winter
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Reliance, Sweet Scarlet, Spring Snow, Sugar May, Santa Rosa, Red Beauty, Glowhaven, Cresthaven and Redhaven Peaches
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Yellow
Pink, Red, White, Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
China
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.56-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
- In china, peaches are considered as a symbol of good luck.
- From 1982, august is National peach month in USA.
- In roman times, Peaches were also called as Persian apples, as people assumed that they originated from Persia.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Production
Top Producer
Japan
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Greece, Italy, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
Spain
Spain