Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Dark purple
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Syria
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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.
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
Top Producer
China
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Hong Kong
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
France
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Species
L. chinensis
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Soapberry
Not Available
Difference Between Lychee and Damson
We might think that Lychee and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Damson with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Damson belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lychee and Damson is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.