Mangosteen - An eternal miracle...

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Mangosteen is a tropical fruit that is grown primarily in hot, humid climates of southeast Asia such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia.It is a dark purple fruit about 2 to 3 inches in diameter – the size of a small peach or apple. Mangosteens are unrelated to mangoes.

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Instead of peeling it like an orange, a mangosteen is typically opened by pressing firmly or twisting the outside until it breaks apart.The hard rind can be nearly one inch thick. At the center is the soft opaque white fruit, which resembles a head of garlic but tastes slightly sweet and tart.

The excitement about mangosteen beverages may be premature. There are no clinical trials showing that oral mangosteen extracts have any benefit in humans. What happens in a test tube may not occur when mangosteen is taken orally.

Although the "superfruit" properties are often attributed to the xanthone(biologically active plant phenols) content, some of mangosteen's medicinal properties may be attributed to compounds called tannins in the rind. Tannins have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties, and are used for such conditions as diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and skin conditions.

Tannins are ubiquitous in the plant world and are found in common, less expensive foods such as black tea, green tea, cranberries.

This exotic rarity now can be yours to grow and harvest. Imagine growing your mangosteen trees and picking the fresh ripe “Queen of Fruit” of your own tree. What a treat ingredient for chilled appetizers, salads, desserts, toppings and more.

If you want to be enlightened and inspired by nature, then you’ll experience a sense of wonder when growing your own mangosteen trees. Nature will reveal the mystery to you when you develop your intuitive understanding of this tree. It has an intriguing way of communicating to its caregiver. Some say it’s just short of being supernatural.

What’s best about this amazing fruit is its health benefits. Garcinia mangostana contains antioxidants and xanthones that fight disease, bacteria, inflammation and fungi. Although it hasn’t been medically proven yet there are reports the xanthones protect your heart and lower blood pressure. They’re anti-cancer, anti-diabetic and anti-aging.

We also don't know about the side effects of mangosteen and whether mangosteen extracts will interact with certain medications. This is a concern because of research on the xanthones in other plants.

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