Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
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Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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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)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
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Color
Green, Yellow
Rusty brown
Inside Color
White
Yellowish brown
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Tart
Sweetish
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-75-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
- Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
- Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Thailand
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Argentina
Thailand