~~ HEALTH BENEFITS OF MANGOSTEEN ~~
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The Mangosteen fruit consist of 3 major parts.
The Mangosteen Pericarp - which is the rind or peel and contains the highest level of xanthones.
The pulp - which is the fruit and is known for being one of the tastiest fruits in the world.
The seeds - Found within the white pulp.
The fruit is known in India by various names -- including Bindin, Biran, Bhinda, Kokum, Katambi, Ratamba or Amsol.
In the English language, it is known by various names, such as mangosteen, wild mangosteen, or red mango.
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Properties:
Mangosteen fruit contains compounds that have antioxidant - anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Scientific research indicates activity against several cancer cell lines, including breast cancer, liver cancer and leukemia. In addition, Mangosteen also exhibits anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory properties.
Traditionally, Mangosteen has been used for many years as a medicinal treatment for diarrhea, skin infection and wounds in throughout South Asia.
Life-enhancing antioxidants is found in Mangosteen pericarp and is called Xanthone.
PROVEN BENEFITS OF XANTHONES - YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE
1.) Anti-fatigue
2.) Anti-obesity
3.) Anti-depression
4.) Anti-anxiety
5.) Anti-Alzheimer’s
6.) Anti-arthritis
7.) Anti--periodontic (gum disease)
8.) Anti-allergenic
9.) Anti-seborrheic (skin disease)
10.) Anti-pyretic (anti-fever)
11.) Anti-Parkinsonism
12.) Anti-diarrhea
13.) Anti-neuralgia (nerve pain)
14.) Anti-vertigo (dizziness)
15.) Anti-glaucoma
16.) Anti-pain (for example, dental pain)
17.) Anti-inflammatory (cox-2 inhibitor; like Vioxx & Celebrex but without side effects)
18.) Anti-ulcer (for example, ulcers of stomach, mouth, small bowel, large bowel)
MORE BENEFITS … WHETHER YOU “FEEL” THEM, OR NOT
1.) Anti-oxidant (can be measured)
2.) Anti-cancer (can be measured)
3.) Anti-aging (can be measured)
4.) Anti-hypertension (can be measured)
5.) Anti-hypoglycemia (can be measured)
6.) Anti-immune-system-depression (can be measured)
7.) Anti-blood fat (can be measured)
8.) Anti-atherosclerosis (blood vessel, heart disease) (can be measured)
9.) Anti-osteoporosis (can be measured)
10.) Anti-viral (can be measured)
11.) Anti-bacterial (can be measured)
12.) Anti-fungal (can be measured)
13.) Anti-kidney stones (can be measured)
14.) Anti-cataracts (can be measured)
Potential Benefits of Mangosteen
1.) Anti-viral
2.) Anti-bacterial
3.) Free radical fighter
4.) Cardio support
5.) Immune system Enhancer
6.) Powerful antioxidant
7.) Skin rashes, infections and wounds
8.) Diarrhea
9.) Anti-inflammatory
10.) Vasorelaxant
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