Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
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
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
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Color
Orange, Yellow
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
China
Iraq
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
5.5-6.58-10
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, 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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Japan
Egypt
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
China
India
Top Exporter
Spain
United Arab Emirates