Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
  
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
  
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
  
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
  
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
  
11
277.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
145.00 kcal
  
34
260.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
  
28
Type
Tree fruit
  
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
  
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Red
  
Bright red, Pink red
  
Inside Color
Red
  
Greyish-white
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Crunchy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
  
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
  
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy
  
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-8
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
  
Facts about
- The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
  
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Turkey
  
China
  
Other Countries
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
  
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Russia
  
Hong Kong
  
Top Exporter
Poland
  
China
  
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
  
Litchi chinensis
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Nephelium litchi
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Sapindaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Litchi
  
Species
P. avium
  
L. chinensis
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Soapberry