LITCHI

Everyone eat litchi in summer. IT is very sweet and tasty. Whether children and adults, everyone likes to eat litchi. People get relief from the heat due to its sweetness and juiciness. Litchi tree has innumerable properties from its bark, seeds, leaves to its fruit. Litchi seeds have antidote and pain relieving properties. Its leaves have insect bite-killing properties.

In Ayurveda, litchi is not known only its sweet taste but also for its many medicinal properties. Litchi is a hot in nature.

Botanical name- Litchi chinensis

Family- Sapindaceae

Common name- Litchi, Lychee

Sanskrit name– Elaaphalam

Part used- pulp, seed, extracts, peel extracts

Litchi Nutrition facts

• Vitamin C
• Copper
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Polyphenols
• Flavonoids
• Carbohydrates
• Lipid
• Protein
• Niacin
• Dietary fiber
• Water

Benefits of litchi

1.Dehydration– A good amount of water present in litchi which can help in removing water deficiency in the body.

2. Immunity– Litchi rich in vitamin C, beta carotene, niacin, riboflavin and folate which can help in boost immunity.

3. Remove constipation

4. Good for blood circulation- The copper content in litchi is excellent for boosting blood circulation throughout the body. Increase in copper intake helps in the formation of red blood cells.

5. Regulate blood pressure- It helps in regulating the flow of fluid throughout the body. Rich in potassium, Litchi helps to control the blood pressure. Potassium reduces compression of the arteries and blood vessels and helps to keep your heart healthy.

6. Improve digestion– If you frequently suffer from constipation or other disorders relate to the GI tract, try consuming litchis to ease your digestion.

7. Anti- inflammatory agents– Including litchi in your diet can help treat inflammation and tissue damage that can happen due to various factors, Including vigorous exercise.

8. Good for skin– Litchi slows down skin ageing and blemishes. Vitamin c and antioxidant present in the fruit can give you clear and healthy skin.

9. Helps in weight loss– Litchi is a good source of dietary fiber and is excellent for weight loss. High in water content and low in calories, it is an ideal fruit for weight loss.

10. Provide instant energy

11. Prevent Anemia

Disadvantages of eating litchi

• Litchi have high sugar content, people suffering from diabetes should have them in moderation.
• They might cause allergic reactions in some people. So if you have some history with it, you should totally avoid consuming litchis.
• Pregnant ladies should avoid having litchis until they are in the breastfeeding stage as they can cause hemorrhage and infections and harm your baby.
• Litchi disturb the hormonal balance in the body. So consume it in moderation as it can cause internal bleeding, fever or many other troubles.
• Obesity: Litchi may contain fiber, sodium or other nutrients, if it is eaten in excess, it can worsen the health.
• Sore throat: if you consume litchi and you are having problem of sore throat, then do not consume litchi because it’s hot nature, that can cause sore throat and pain.
• Arthritis: Consuming litchi in excess can also cause arthritis. Because litchi contains high amount of sugar and calories. Excessive consumption of litchi can be harmful for arthritis patients.
• People with pitta prakarti should not consume litchi because it’s hot in nature and can causes Internal bleeding or Nose bleed

Recipes using Litchis

• Litchi Lemonade
• Litchi pudding
• Litchi ice tea
• Litchi juice
• Litchi ice cream
• Litchi squash
• Litchi salad
• Litchi pnna
• Litchi smoothie
• Litchi cake
• Litchi muffin
• Litchi manjito

Best time to eat litchi

Avoid consuming litchi on an empty stomach.

You can eat after breakfast and after lunch