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, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
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Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Juicy
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
Mexico
Europe
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7.56-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
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
Russia
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
China
Russia