The reason mangosteen is considered the 'queen' of fruits

MangosteenConsidered the "queen" of fruits, it is sold everywhere.

In Oriental medicine, mangosteen has a sweet taste, each segment is white as milk, and is a fruit that many people like to eat. In addition, mangosteen also has medicinal uses. Few people know that from the inside to the skin of mangosteen, there are medicinal ingredients that can prevent and support the treatment of some diseases. Mangosteen is rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, iron, phosphorus and vitamins such as B1, C.

Mangosteen is a very popular fruit in tropical regions. In Australia, mangosteen is called the queen of fruits. Mangosteen is a precious fruit, in addition to its delicious taste, it is also an extremely valuable medicinal herb. Mangosteen is used in traditional medicine in some countries to treat diarrhea, heal wounds, and treat skin disorders.

Mangosteen is a tropical fruit loved by many people because of its delicious taste and ability to prevent many diseases.

Doctor Vu said that the edible part of mangosteen is rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, iron, phosphorus and vitamins such as B1 and C.

The pharmacologically valuable component of mangosteen is a group of compounds called “xanthone”. According to Dr. Vu, this substance belongs to the group of plant-derived antioxidants (polyphenols). There are about 40 xanthones identified in mangosteen, the most in the peel. This makes mangosteen the fruit that contains the most xanthones. The specific effects of Xanthone are as follows:

- Antioxidant effect: xanthone is a chemical compound with very high antioxidant activity, even higher than strawberries.

- Antifungal: Many xanthones and their derivatives have been shown to have antifungal and antibacterial properties, including those against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

- Stimulates the body's immune system, helping the body fight against invading foreign microorganisms.

- Inhibits the oxidation of LDL, thus having a cholesterol-lowering effect.

- Has the effect of protecting liver cells, inhibiting tumor cells, so it is considered an anti-cancer substance.

- Pain relief: Some xanthones have the ability to inhibit the activity of cyclo-oxygenase enzyme, so mangosteen is used as a traditional medicine to treat pain, inflammation, and lower body temperature when having fever...

- Xanthone is also considered a "potential candidate" in the treatment of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.

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According to Dr. Vu, people often use mangosteen peel as a medicine to treat diarrhea, dysentery, digestive disorders and to eliminate toxins from food and drink. This effect of mangosteen is mainly due to tannin, which accounts for 7-13% of the composition of the peel. When suffering from stomachache, loose stools, jaundice, patients are often given a decoction of mangosteen peel.

Remedies from mangosteen peel:

First, put about 10 mangosteen peels into a clay or copper pot (avoid using iron or galvanized iron pots), add enough water to cover and boil thoroughly for 15 minutes. Drink 3-4 large cups of this water a day.

Second, 60g dried mangosteen peel, 5g coriander seeds, 5g fennel seeds, 1,200ml water. Boil, simmer until the water is reduced to about half (600ml). Drink 120ml each time. Drink twice a day.

Mangosteen is a delicious fruit, but you should not eat too much. People with polymorphonuclear leukocytosis, digestive disorders, and kidney failure should not eat it. On average, Dr. Vu recommends that you should only eat 2-3 fruits/day./.