The Healing Benefits of Mangosteen and Xanthones

 

 

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Structure and Chemical Properties                                                                                                                                                                

 

 

 

 

 

     The mangosteen was named after the French explorer Jacques Garcin, and was thought to have originated in South East Asia.  The scientific name for the fruit is

“Garcinia Mangostana”.  The mangosteen bears no relation to the mango, and weighs

between 80-140 grams.  It has a very thick rind, or pericarp and is deep purple in color

                                                                                                                                            

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