Longan: A beneficial fruit to your health

One of my favorite fruits was longan. Have you ever tried out to eat this kind of fruit? Or just like others, you are also not familiar with this. Longan, with has a scientific name of Euphoria Longan, is a fruit that is indigenous to Southeast Asia most especially in China and India. Chinese called this as Dragon’s Eye because it has an eye-shaped mark around the pit.

In addition, did you know that this fruit, together with its cousin lychee were brought by W.N. Brewster, who is a missionary in China, in the United States? Not thriving in cool climates, the tropical tree is normally used as ornamental tree. It defers stunning thick dark green leaves along with groups of floppy fruit. Quite magnificent and entirely beautiful, the tree is presently grows in the U.S. As there is a continuing demand for niche fruits in that country, suitable weather in Florida is possibly to aid make longan fruit commercially.

Longan comes in various sizes, from small plum to an olive to round shape. It also features a brown and thin shell that is called pericarp keeping its grayish-white clear pulp. In midst portion of the juicy flesh pupl is a huge smooth jet-black seed covering a white ovoid feature symbol. One of the reasons why I love to eat this fruit is that its taste is very sweet and often recognized as a combination of taste of musk, spruce and gardenia.

Aside from this, our body can also benefits when we eat longan. This fruit can avoid any sort of stomachache and infections. It also enhances our immune system too. Longan is also an anti-depressant and contains a relaxing effect on our nervous system. This fruit is proven to lessen your fatigue, lower your tetchiness and improve your nerve function.

Furthermore, if you are suffering from insomnia, longan can help you get rid with this condition. It can also replenish your blood and thus are excellent remedy for those who were anemic. Most especially, eating longan can also help your heart and keep your blood pressure. Lastly, it can treat gums and teeth problems, oral sores and cracks.