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Uses
- Mangosteen is a tropical fruit. The fruit, fruit juice, rind, twig, and bark are used as medicine.
- Mangosteen is used for diarrhea, urinary tract infections (UTIs), gonorrhea, thrush, tuberculosis, menstrual disorders, cancer, osteoarthritis, and an intestinal infection called dysentery.
- It is also used for stimulating the immune system and improving mental health.
- Some people apply mangosteen to the skin for eczema and other skin conditions.
- These days, mangosteen juice is becoming a popular “health drink.” It is usually sold under the name “xango juice.”
Benefits
- The fruit rind contains tannins. These might help for diarrhea.
Cautions
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking mangosteen if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
- Bleeding disorders: Mangosteen might slow blood clotting. Taking mangosteen might increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.
- Surgery: Mangosteen might slow blood clotting. Taking mangosteen might increase the risk of bleeding during or after surgery. Stop taking mangosteen 2 weeks before surgery.
Other Names
Amibiasine, Fruit des Rois, Garcinia mangostana, Jus de Xango, Mang Cut, Manggis, Manggistan, Mangosta, Mangostan, Mangostán, Mangostana, Mangostanier, Mangostao, Mangostier, Mangoustanier, Mangouste, Mangoustier, Manguita, Meseter, Queen of Fruits, Sementah, Semetah, Xango, Xango Juice.
References
Source: WebMD, “MANGOSTEEN”, http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1081-mangosteen.aspx?activeingredientid=1081&activeingredientname=mangosteen