Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
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
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
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Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
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Mouth irritation, Weight gain
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellowish brown
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
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Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.55-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
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.
- 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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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
Thailand
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
Singapore
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
Thailand