Longan (Dragon's Eye)
Author: Alexander Bruni
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
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In this article, learn more about Longan (Dragon's Eye). Longan (Dragon's Eye) - useful properties and contraindications.
Longan (Dragon's Eye) is the fruit of an evergreen tree found in Taiwan, China, Vietnam and Indonesia. Its shell is thin and dense, but easy to remove. The color of the "Dragon's Eye" varies from brown to yellowish red, and the flesh is translucent, white or pink.
The juicy inside of the fruit is sweet and fragrant with a hint of musk.
Logan is sold in bunches (like grapes), can be stored for 2-3 days at room temperature and 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
Useful properties
The "dragon's eye" contains many vitamins and minerals, followed by iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, large amounts of vitamins A and C.
Recent studies show that the fruit contains a lot of phenols, gallic and ellagic acids, which means that it has antioxidant properties, reduces the negative effects of chemotherapeutic agents and protects the liver.
Longan contains riboflavin and is a natural source of polysaccharides, maintaining health at the cellular level.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the fruit is used mainly as a tonic. Toning is extremely necessary in diseases that have the following symptoms: fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, pallor, impaired vision.
It is also used to normalize sleep, reduce unreasonable excitement, calm down and increase attention.
The extract of the flowers of the plant increases coronary blood flow, inhibits oxidative processes, lowers triglycerides and blood pressure.
The flesh of the fruit is characterized by antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antibacterial, antioxidant and tonic properties.
Dangerous and harmful properties
Allergic reactions may occur after consumption of the fruit.