Why mangosteen is considered the 'queen' of fruits.

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

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, mangosteen, with its sweet and refreshing taste and milky white segments, is a fruit many people enjoy. Besides its delicious taste, mangosteen also has medicinal uses. Few people know that from the pulp to the peel, the mangosteen contains pharmacological components that can prevent and support the treatment of several diseases. Mangosteen is rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamins like B1 and C.

Mangosteen is a very popular fruit in tropical regions. In Australia, it is known as the queen of fruits. Besides its delicious taste, mangosteen is also a valuable medicinal fruit. In the traditional medicine of some countries, it is used to treat diarrhea, promote wound healing, and treat skin disorders.

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

According to Doctor Vu, the edible part of the mangosteen fruit 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 "xanthones." According to Dr. Vu, this substance belongs to the group of plant-derived antioxidants (polyphenols). Approximately 40 xanthones have been identified in mangosteen, with the highest concentration in the peel. This makes mangosteen the fruit with the highest xanthone content. The specific effects of xanthones include:

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

- Antifungal properties: Many xanthones and their derivatives have been shown to possess antifungal and antibacterial properties, including against bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.

- It stimulates the body's immune system, helping the body fight off invading foreign microorganisms.

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

- It has the effect of protecting liver cells and inhibiting cancerous cells, therefore it is considered a substance with anti-cancer properties.

- Analgesic effect: Some xanthones are capable of inhibiting the activity of cyclo-oxygenase enzymes, so mangosteen is used as a traditional medicine to treat pain, inflammation, and lower body temperature during fever...

- Xanthone is also considered a "potential candidate" for treating Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.

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According to Dr. Vu, folk medicine often uses mangosteen peel to treat diarrhea, dysentery, digestive disorders, and to detoxify the body from food and drink. This effect of mangosteen is mainly due to tannins, which account for 7-13% of the peel's composition. When suffering from abdominal pain, loose stools, or jaundice, patients are often given a decoction of mangosteen peel to drink.

Traditional remedies using mangosteen peel:

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

Secondly, take 60g of dried mangosteen peel, 5g of coriander seeds, 5g of dill seeds, and 1200ml of water. Boil and simmer until the liquid is reduced to about half (600ml). Drink 120ml each time. Drink twice a day.

Mangosteen is a delicious fruit, but you shouldn't eat too much of it. People with polymorphonuclear leukocytes, digestive disorders, or kidney failure should avoid it. On average, Dr. Vu recommends eating only 2-3 fruits per day.