Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
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Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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, Morning time (before lunch)
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
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
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Burma, China, India, Japan
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
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Japan