Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
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
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Berry
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
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Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Fleshy
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Mexico
Iraq
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
5.5-7.58-10
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Warm
Facts about
- The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
- The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
- Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.
- 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
China
Egypt
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
United States of America
India
Top Exporter
China
United Arab Emirates