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What is Longan?



Benefits
0

Health Benefits
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 0

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis 0

Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation 0

Hair Benefits
Not Available 0

Allergy
0

Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth 0

Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain 0

Recommeded for
0

Pregnant Women
Yes 0

Lactating Women
Yes 0

Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon 0

Nutrition
0

Serving Size
100 g 0

Carbs
15.00 g 27

Fiber
1.10 g 35

Sugar
Not Available 0

Protein
1.30 g 17

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09 17

Vitamins
0

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg 37

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg 24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg 2

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg 9

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg 12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg 52

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg 36

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg 32

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available 0

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available 0

Lycopene
Not Available 0

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available 0

Choline
Not Available 0

Fat
0.40 g 21

Minerals
0

Potassium
266.00 mg 24

Iron
0.13 mg 50

Sodium
0.00 mg 21

Calcium
1.00 mg 44

Magnesium
10.00 mg 25

Zinc
0.05 mg 28

Phosphorus
12.00 mg 34

Manganese
Not Available 0

Copper
0.10 mg 22

Selenium
0.60 mcg 10

Fatty Acids
0

Omega 3s
0.00 mg 38

Omega 6s
0.00 mg 54

Sterol
0

Phytosterol
Not Available 0

Water Content
78.00 g 61

Ash
0.50 g 26

Calories
0

Serving Size
100 g 0

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal 7

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available 0

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available 0

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available 0

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available 0

Calories in Foods
0

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal 30

Calories in Jam
Not Available 0

Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal 49

Characteristics
0

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical 0

Season
Mid to late summer 0

Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew 0

Seedless Variety
Not Available 0

Color
Rusty brown 0

Inside Color
Yellowish brown 0

Shape
Round 0

Texture
Fleshy 0

Taste
Sweetish 0

Origin
Mexico 0

Grows on
Trees 0

Cultivation
0

Soil Type
Well-drained 0

Soil pH
5-7 0

Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts 0

Facts
0

Facts about
  • 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.
0

In Alcoholic Beverages
0

Wine
Yes 0

Beer
Yes 0

Spirits
Yes 0

Cocktails
Yes 0

Production
0

Top Producer
Thailand 0

Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam 0

Top Importer
China 0

Top Exporter
Thailand 0

Scientific Name
0

Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan 0

Synonym
Dragon eye 0

Classification
0

Domain
Eukarya 0

Kingdom
Plantae 0

Subkingdom
Viridiplantae 0

Division
Tracheophyta 0

Class
Magnoliopsida 0

Subclass
Rosidae 0

Order
Sapindales 0

Family
Sapindaceae 0

Genus
Dimocarpus 0

Species
D. longan 0

Generic Group
Not Available 0

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What is Longan Good For?

What is Longan? What is Longan good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Longan fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Longan Benefits are: 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 and anti depressant and its general health benefits are: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, digestive aid, gives you energy and suppresses arthritis. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are reduces wrinkles and skin rejuvenation and hair benefits are not available. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Longan side effects are: mouth irritation and weight gain and its allergy symptoms are itching, swelling of mouth tongue or lips and tingling sensation in mouth. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Longan.

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