Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
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Side Effects
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Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
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, 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)
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
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Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Moist, Well-aerated
Soil pH
5.5-6.54.5-5.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Cold
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.
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
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
Japan
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Chile