Mangosteen has been one of my favorite fruits ever since. The purple fruit, mangosteen, is technically known as “Garcinia mangostana“. It’s kinda like my other favorite fruit, “Lansones” or “lanzones” (Lansium domesticum), except that the Lanzones is much more smaller and has a translucent white pulp. Anyway, last Sunday, my mom and I went to the mall. While we were at the bookstore looking for some health books, I saw a book about mangosteen and I read it for a while. I never knew that my favorite fruit is claimed to have several health benefits!
I’ve only read one story in the book:
They had a patient wherein his skin was all red, hot and swelling; He can’t speak properly because his lips was swelling as well and swallowing was even more painful. They’ve almost tried everything to cure his condition; mangosteen was their last resort. After a few days, the patient called them and he can speak a bit clearly than before and the swelling gradually subsided. He then recovered from his condition within a month or so.
Mangosteen stimulates the immune system and promotes good mental health. Some people use mangosteen for the treatment/prevention of the following conditions:
- Arthritis
- Tumor
- Cancer — shown to be capable of killing cancer cells.
- Dysentery
- Diarrhea
- Eczema
- Gonorrhea
- Menstrual problems
- Thrush
- Tuberculosis
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Others reported that it is,
- an energy booster
- a powerful anti inflammatory
- analgesic — prevents pain.
- anti-oxidant
- anti-aging
- Anti-depressant
- Anti-Alzheimerian — helps prevent dementia.
and a lot more ~
But of course, nothing takes place of eating fresh fruits and vegetables. Follow the food pyramid to acquire the vitamins and minerals that your body needs. You can use mangosteen to boost the antioxidant content in your diet. Take your antioxidants everyday and fight the effects of aging.
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I like mangosteen as well… thanks for this info lina@happy family(Quote)
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Hmm, this looks yummy and really a nutritious fruits. I am glad to know the health benefits!
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great posting, friend.. eliana(Quote)
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a good reason for us to eat mangosteen
erwinator(Quote)
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I dont really like mangosteen.
But after reading it’s health benefits, I would try loving it na. 
Btw, thanks for letting me know na mali yung link. HAHA.
Thanks again. 
Isha(Quote)
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wow dami palang use nian. btw, ano tagalog ng mangosteen? hehe. parang di pa ko nakakita nian eh. mas maliit sa lanzones?? hmmm. Mhaye(Quote)
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mizuki
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@Mhaye, di ko din alam sis ung tagalo XD ~ inde, mas maliit ung lanzones. hehehe! Ung mangosteen parang ka size niya ata ung mga chico or kiwi.. mga parang ganon
mizuki(Quote)
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ako naman I don’t eat mangoesteen. ewan ko ba, maybe because I’m not used to it! haha!! JHOANA(Quote)
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Hi Mizuki,
I thought you are a Japanese. I love mangosteen as well.. In Malaysia we call it ‘Manggis’. Ridhuan(Quote)
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Very interesting topics.I am looking this type of topics, I need more informations because everyone knows “Health is wealth” is very much known to all and everyone wants good health. That means no one wants to leave this wealth. So, Let us build a food habit discipline, keep pace with work, rest and or exercise to Achieve good health, The ultimate wealth. Our Healthier Living(Quote)
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