THE WHOLE FRUIT: MANGOSTEEN

The whole mangosteen fruit—especially the xanthone-packed pericarp or rind—has been used traditionally to treat a variety of health conditions, actually. As early as 600 AD, scribes recorded the use of the mangosteen in the support and maintenance of good health.

Mangosteen: "The Queen of Fruits"

Legend has it that Queen Victoria offered knighthood to any subject who could bring her a mangosteen fruit in prime condition. No one succeeded.

They did not have the technology of preservation and transportation that we benefit from today. In those days, it was virtual impossible to preserve the fruit over a long journey. The weeks-long journey prohibited anyone outside of the growing regions from transporting this prized delicacy. But, thanks to the Queen’s admirable quest, the fruit achieved the title, “Queen of Fruits,” a name still used around the globe today.

Mangosteen Fruit

Though it’s been around for literally thousands of years, the mangosteen fruit is not commonly known around the world. Typically grown in southeast Asia and other tropical climates, its taste is above and beyond comparison. Containing a beautifully dark purple rind and boasting a sweet white delicious pulp, it is roughly about the size of a tangerine.

The mangosteen is delicious as it is functional, its fruit is rich in xanthones, which may indeed promote healthy bodily function.

In addition:

• Each serving of mangosteen contains up to 5 grams of fiber.
• Its purplish pigment has also been used as a dye.

To Quote David Fairchild, PhD., agricultural explorer, botanist and author:
"The mangosteen outranks in delicacy, if not all other fruits in the world, certainly all others of the tropical zone. I admit it is a joy to the eye as well as to the palate to feast on mangosteens."

Mangosteen Pericarp

The mangosteen pericarp — or the part of the fruit that surrounds the fruit or seeds, also known as the skin or rind — is not commonly thrown away as one might toss, say, the peel of an orange. In fact, the pericarp is what has traditionally housed the fruit’s numerous beneficial properties. XanGo® Juice uses the whole fruit, both what’s inside as well as what is outside.

Mangosteen Tree

While the name hints at the well-known mango, the mangosteen and its corresponding tree SHOULD NOT be confused with that popular fruit. The tree that bears the mangosteen is as UNIQUE as its fruit.

Here, then, are some fast facts to back that up:

• Grows 20 to 80 feet tall. * Its bark is a dark brown (nearly black) color.
• Has short, thick and leathery evergreen leaves and 12" wide flowers that grow in clusters of 3-9 at its branch tips. Takes two or more years for the tree to reach 12" in height.
• Widely believed that they originated in the islands of Sunda and Molucca (in the East Indies).
• The first fruit harvest may take place 7-9 years after planting, but most take place in the first 10-20.
• The average yield of full-grown trees is 500, but some trees yield as many as 5,000 ripe mangosteens.
• Some trees provide fruit for up to 100 years.
• The mangosteen tree is "ultra-tropical" and can't tolerate temperatures below 40°F or above 100°F. All attempts to grow the trees in locations north of 20° latitude have failed.

History and Tradition

Having originated in Southeast Asia, the whole mangosteen fruit has long been revered for its taste, but its healing properties make it doubly amazing. Historically, the whole fruit was used to treat people both topically and internally. This was done by either a) grinding the rind down and applying it directly to the skin or b) steeping it in water overnight and drinking the resulting mangosteen tea. It has been used to restore intestinal health for centuries, as well as treat other conditions.

In the book Fruits of Warm Climates, Dr. Morton calls particular attention to the importance of mangosteen rind in traditional preparations. She recorded that the mangosteen rind was sliced, dried, powdered and then administered. Often times it was made into an ointment and applied topically on the skin.



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