What is a Mangosteen?

Often confused with a mango, the mangosteen is a different fruit altogether. It is the fruit of the Garcinia Mangostana tree.

Found mostly on the Southeast Asian continent (Thailand, China, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Malaysia), although it can be found in other places with a tropical climate (Guinea, Brazil, Madagascar), the mangosteen is a fairly small fruit.

Similar to a tangerine in size, roughly about 2-3 inches round. It has a colorful purple rind, while the inside is a white-colored fruit with between 4 and 8 segments.

This superfruit -considered from centuries ago as the Queen of Fruits- has antioxidant properties, one of the main characteristics which explain the growing consumer demand.

History and Use of the Mangosteen

The mangosteen is a type of tropical evergreen, that produces a deep, purplish fruit. The flesh of the mangosteen is creamy, citrusy and sweet. Originating in Asia, this fruit has a long history, but is only beginning to become popular in the United States. The first article on the medicinal properties of the mangosteen was written in 1697, by Jacques Garcin, whose name is part of the fruit's scientific designation. Since then, many papers have been written, and the mangosteen has been famous around the world for its unique flavor and the difficulty of obtaining it.

Mangosteen Health Benefits

The primary active components of the mangosteen fruit are called xanthones. Xanthones are a recently discovered class of polyphenolic compounds that are biologically active and structurally similar to bioflavanoids. These compounds occur only rarely in nature, with the majority being found in only two families of plants. Two hundred naturally occurring xanthones have so far been identified. Around forty of them have been discovered in the mangosteen fruit.

Xanthones and their derivatives have been shown to have several benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties, anti-allergic, and anti convulsant abilities. There are also other components of the mangosteen that have medicinal qualities.

Mangosteen – the Antioxidant Superfood

Mangosteen, a type of fruit that comes from a tropical evergreen tree originating in southeast Asia, has recently been getting a lot of press for its health properties. It's even been called a superfood, for its antioxidant properties and other compounds it contains.

However, some of the things said about mangosteen seem too good to be true. Is it possible for a fruit to prevent cancer, heart disease, and slow aging?

Mangosteen and Lymphatic Disease

Mangosteen, a delicious fruit produced by a type of tropical evergreen native to southeast Asia, contains substances that can help boost and support the lymphatic system, improving overall health. Mangosteen contains flavones and flavonoids that help boost other antioxidants in the body. This include vitamin C and vitamin E. This assists the immune system in protecting the body, and keeps it operating normally.

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