However, excessive eating of longan may cause body heat. To best avoid the side effect of body heat, the Chinese began drying the fruit first to eat it later. Ever since, it has become the most popular way of consuming longan. That way they could eat as much of the fruit they wanted but without any side effect. In addition, thanks to the drying process the fruit acquired many beneficial medicinal qualities, including that of an aphrodisiac!

Thus, longan is highly valued for its wonderful benefits. Sometime ago, the ‘god-sent’ fruit descended on Thailand. But as the fruit was produced in undue abundance, its market price slumped and the farmers could hardly cover their production costs. As the longan farmers were facing a hard time, the government had to come to their rescue and protect the market price at the cost of its budgetary reserves.

Having seen the value of longan and having understood the problems of the farmers, the Faculty of Agro-Industry at Chiang Mai University, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Charin Techapun, has made an extensive research and came up with an effective solution.

In order to protect the longan farmers and the market price of the fruit and after years of painstaking research, the Faculty of Agro-Industry developed in 2007 a miracle beverage formula - Natural extract nectar from longan.

Likened to a top quality herbal drink, the nutrient-rich beverage thus made from longan was not only delicious but also fragrant and whoever consumed it reaped its many incredible health benefits! Following the amazing invention by the Faculty of Agro-Industry Dean Dr. Charin, Chiang Mai University has registered the patent for the beverage.

The research made by the Faculty of Agro-Industry has found several benefits of consuming daily natural extract nectar from longan among people of all ages. The benefits after 15 days of daily intake are as follows;

1. Brings out a feeling of freshness and relaxation all day long

2. Improves quality of sleep; promotes a good night's sleep

3. Gradual come back of blood pressure to normal level

4. Provides relief from various types of muscular, back, joint and knee pains

5. Promotes healthy and younger-looking skin

6. Promotes calcium fibroblast and contains high vitamin C

7. Low-calorie beverage good for diabetics

100% Natural extract nectar from longan is good in taste and easily consumed.

HOW TO CONSUME DAILY (ADULTS):

1 tablespoon or more before or after meal to remain healthy and lively all day

Children can benefit by consuming appropriate amount.

The nectar can be consumed directly or mixed with water, coffee, tea or used as a cooking flavor and as a replacement for jam.