Unlocking the Wellness Potential: Exploring the Health Benefits of Lychee

The scientific name of Lychee is Litchi chinensis, a soapberry family. It is a soft and pulpy, white or pink in color, strange and wonderful fruit. It is usually about 2 inches high and 2 inches wide with a wealth of health benefits, including its ability to boost the immune system, prevent cancer, improve digestion, build strong bones, lower blood pressure, defend the body against viruses, improve circulation, aid in weight loss, protect the skin, and optimize metabolic activities. Vitamin and mineral contents are more than double when eaten as a dried fruit compare to take it as a dishes.

Lychee tree can reach 40-50 feet in height. The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic in nature and can adversely affect the digestive system. This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried. Lychee is also called as "Chinese Strawberry" as it originates from China and resembles strawberry. This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China. 

Lychee in Different Languages:

• Spanish - Lichi
• French - Letchi or Litchi
• Italian - iliegia della Cina or Litchi
• Portuguese  - lichia
• German - Litchibaum or Litsch or Litschi
• English - Laichi or Lichu or Linchee or Litchi or Lychee
• Dutch - Lychee

Nutritional Value of Lychee:

Vitamin C – 119%

Vitamin B6 – 5%

riboflavin – 4%

folate – 3%

Carbohydrate – 6%

dietary fiber – 5%

calories – 3%

Protein – 2%

Copper – 7%

Potassium – 5%

Phosphorous – 3%

Manganese – 3%

Health Benefits:

• Digestion
• Immune System
• Cancer Prevention
• Antiviral Capacity
• Blood Pressure
• Blood Circulation
• Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

• Anti-aging benefits
• Skin rejuvenation
• Helps remove blemishes

Hair Benefits

• Promotes longer and healthier hair
• Protects hair

Side Effects

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

Caution:

Excessive consumption may cause fever, bloody noses, sore throat. Diabietics to be careful when eating lychee.