Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
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Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Recommeded for
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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)
Along with meal, 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.
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
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Eastern United States
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.56.5-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
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
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America