Saturday, January 23, 2010

The Magnificent Mangosteen Fruit

The Mangosteen, (Scientific name: Garcinia Mangostana) is a tropical evergreen tree. Mangosteen is native to Southeast Asia, and is believed to have originated in the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas. In Asia, the Mangosteen fruit with its hard, reddish-brown rind and sweet juicy pulp is known as the "Queen of Fruits".

The outer shell of the mangosteen fruit is a rather hard texture. Inside the shell is a very pale, fleshy fruit.

Research shows the Mangosteen Fruit possesses potent Antioxident properties that may help maintain intestinal health, promote a healthy respiratory system, neutralize free radicals, help support cartilage and joint function, and strengthen the immune system,.

For HUNDREDS OF YEARS, the people of Southeast Asia have used the Mangosteen, especially the rind, to ward off and treat infections, control fever, and treat various other ailments. The sliced and dried rind is powdered and administered to overcome dysentery. Made into an ointment, it is applied on eczema and other skin disorders.

Mangosteen has been combined with the Acai berry of the Amazon to produce a very good tasting and nutritious drink.

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