Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
  
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Prevents hair loss
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
  
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
  
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
  
1
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
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
325.00 kcal
  
13
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
  
14
240.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
  
28
340.00 kcal
  
11
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
  
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Bright red, Pink red
  
Green, Pink, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Greyish-white
  
White
  
Shape
Oval
  
Round
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Crispy
  
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
  
Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
  
Central America, Mexico, South America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
  
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
4.5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
  
Sunny
  
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 black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
India
  
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
  
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
  
Top Importer
Hong Kong
  
Canada
  
Top Exporter
China
  
India
  
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
  
Psidium guajava
  
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Sapindaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Litchi
  
Psidium
  
Species
L. chinensis
  
Psidium guajava
  
Generic Group
Soapberry
  
Myrtle