These healing properties of the mangosteen have been known for centuries in the rest of the world but is relatively new to Europe and the United States, and all but unknown in South Africa. The mangosteen contains potent antioxidants, called xanthones; natural chemical substances that support microbiological balance, maintain immune system health, promote joint flexibility and provide positive men
tal support. The mangosteen contains the single greatest known supply of xanthones, particularly so in the pericap, or rind of the mangosteen. Mangosteen has traditionally been used as an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial (viruses, bacteria and fungi). It's been used to combat diarrhea, especially in Third World countries, and is also used as a wound-healing agent, to fight malaria and other parasitic illnesses, as a pain reliever, and to treat skin rashes. Other advantages to taking the juice could include boosting energy, losing weight, preventing heart disease, improving stomach conditions, fighting and preventing diabetes and improving mental awareness. It is also known to help lower cholesterol and heal mouth sores. There is no natural source in the world that has more to offer than the mangosteen whole fruit. Recent research shows that Mangosteen has significant quantities of:
Xanthones: Over 40 xanthones are identified in the Mangosteen fruit and are listed to date that are unique to the Mangosteen Fruit. Xanthones are powerful anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune system boosters. (In our South African context: Honeybush Tea contains a xanthone identified as mangiferin.)
273,000 scientific papers have been written on xanthones. Duke's ethnobotanical database lists 202 health benefits associated with xanthones. Catechins: Mangosteen contains 9 x the catechins that green tea has. Catechins are the most powerful antioxidants known to science. Mangosteen is 14% catechins by weight. 517,000 papers have been written on this phytochemical. Sterols: Sterols have been scientifically proven to significantly lower LDL Cholesterol and protect the cardiac system. 1,870,000 papers have been written on this phytochemical. Pycnogenol: Pycnogenol is 20 x more powerful than Vitamin C and 50 x more powerful than Vitamin E. Pycnogenol is water soluble.1,850 papers have been written on this phytochemical. Polysaccharides: The main component of Aloe Vera, Mangosteen contains this phytochemical in more abundance than even Aloe Vera does. Polyphenols: 1,920,000 papers have been written on this phytochemical. Proanthocyanidins: The active ingredient in grape seed extract. 446,000 papers have been written on this phytochemical. Epigallocatechin Gallate: (EGCG) 433,000 papers have been written on this phytochemical. Epigallocatechin: Studies show anti-tumor effects. 1,180 papers have been written on this phytochemical. The truly amazing and totally unique thing about the Mangosteen fruit is that it is the only fruit in the world that contains such a massive arsenal of so very many natural phytochemicals, all in one fruit.
“Mangosteen will, without a doubt, be the most successful food supplement ever.” – J Frederic Templeman, M.D.
