Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
  
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
  
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
  
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Best Time to Eat
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Fiber
Not Available
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal
  
21
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
Not Available
  
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
  
14
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
  
28
Not Available
  
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Berry
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
  
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Bright red, Pink red
  
Black
  
Inside Color
Greyish-white
  
Maroon
  
Shape
Oval
  
Round
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
  
Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
  
North America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Bushes
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
  
Not Available
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
5.5-8
  
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
  
Cold
  
Facts about
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
  
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Turkey
  
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
  
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
  
Top Importer
Hong Kong
  
France
  
Top Exporter
China
  
Turkey
  
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
  
Prunus Serotina
  
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
  
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Sapindaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Litchi
  
Prunus
  
Species
L. chinensis
  
P. serotina
  
Generic Group
Soapberry
  
Cherry