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LATIN NAME: Euphoria Longan.
FAMILY: Sapindaceae.
GENUS: Dimocarpus.
BOTANICAL INFORMATION: An evergreen tree that is cultivated in China, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam and Indonesia for edible fruits; It is a species of the genus Dimocarpus in the family Sapindaceae. The trees are about 10 meters high, but sometimes they can reach 40 m in height. The color of a strong inedible outer shell of the fruit is from a spotty yellow to a reddish color.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Fruits contain a lot of sugar, vitamin C, calcium, iron and phosphorus, as well as a variety of bio acids, useful for the skin. The peel of the ripe fruit should be dense, without cracks.
“When eating a fruit think of the person who planted the tree”
Vietnamese proverb
*This article is for informational purposes only. We suggest consulting with a physician before using these or any other herbal supplements.
