Mangosteen Origins and History

• The mangosteen fruit originated in the Malay Archipelago and rapidly spread  through the warm tropical climates of Southeast Asia . 

• The small dark purple fruit with a tasty white pulp grows abundantly and is  harvested twice a year from a small evergreen tree. 

• Native people throughout Southeast Asia have traditionally used the fruit for its  natural properties. 

• It was when Europeans explored Southeast Asia that folklore related to the  mangosteen first spread to western culture. 

• However, it was not until XanGo unveiled XanGo Juice in 2002 that mangosteen  began to achieve widespread recognition and acceptance in western markets,  such as the U.S. and Canada. 

Mangosteen/Xanthone Research

The mangosteen fruit is a brilliant fruit fusing nutrition and sensational flavor. There are a lot of elements found in the mangosteen that provide nutritional benefits.

• The main compounds, xanthones, are vigorous molecules, which show biological activity. The mangosteen fruit contains xanthones and the majority of these are found in the highest concentration in the skin or pericarp. 
• Plant actives known as flavonoids offer additional benefits to the body. 
• The two main flavonoids found in the mangosteen are catechins (found in green tea) and proanthcyandins (found in grape seeds). Many research institutions have studied flavonoids extensively. 
• While science is still progressing in its attempt to validate the uses of mangosteen, the research of the mangosteen’s potent phytonutrients thus far shows potential. 

Mangosteen Traditional Use

• The mangosteen rind was sliced and dried, then ground to a powder and  administered as an herbal preparation. 
• The mangosteen rind was steeped in water overnight and taken as a tea. 
• The mangosteen rind was made into an ointment and applied externally as a  lotion. 
• It was through these well-liked uses that the benefits of mangosteen were passed  down through history and a number of scientists and explorers took note. 
• The mangosteen fruit is so revered in Thailand that the Thai government recognizes it as the country's national fruit.