Biological Activities of Mangosteen Fruit according to Dr. Duke

The following is a compilation of scientific research into the biological activities of Garcinia mangostana L.
(mangosteen fruit) conducted by Dr. James A. Duke. Dr. Duke is the world renowned ethnobotanist who spent 30 years with the USDA, has written 29 books and maintains the world’s most complete database of biological activities of foods and herbs. ( http://www.ars-grin.gov/duke ) Source: USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program. Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. [Online Database] National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. 14 September 2003.

1. Acidulant (1)
2. Aldose-Reductase- Inhibitor (1)
3. Allergenic (3)
4. Alpha-Amylase- Inhibitor (1)
5. Analgesic (2)
6. Androgenic? (1)
7. Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker (3)
8. AntiAGE (1)
9. AntiCrohn's (1)
10. AntiHIV (1)
11. AntiMeniere's (1)
12. AntiPMS (2)
13. Antiacne (1)
14. Antiacrodynic (1)
15. Antiaggregant (1)
16. Antiaging (2)
17. Antiakathisic (1)
18. Antialcoholic (1)
19. Antiallergic (2)
20. Antialzheimeran (1)
21. Antiamblyopic (1)
22. Antianemic (1)
23. Antianginal (1)
24. Antianorectic (1)
25. Antianxiety (1)
26. Antiaphthic (1)
27. Antiarabiflavinotic (1)
28. Antiarrhythmic (1)
29. Antiarthritic (1)
30. Antiasthmatic (2)
31. Antiatheromic (1)
32. Antiatherosclerotic (3)
33. Antibackache (1)
34. Antibacterial (4)
35. Antiberiberi (1)
36. Anticalculic (1)
37. Anticancer (1)
38. Anticarcinomic (2)
39. Anticardiospasmic (1)
40. Anticarpal-Tunnel (1)
41. Anticataract (2)
42. Anticheilitic (2)
43. Antichilblain (1)
44. Anticoagulant (1)
45. Anticold (1)
46. Anticolitic (1)
47. Anticonvulsant (1)
48. Anticoronary (1)
49. Antidecubitic (3)
50. Antideliriant (1)
51. Antidepressant (3)
52. Antidermatitic (1)
53. Antidiabetic (3)
54. Antidiarrheic (1)
55. Antidote (Aluminum) (2)
56. Antidote (Cadmium) (1)
57. Antidote (Lead) (2)
58. Antidote (Paraquat) (1)
59. Antidysphagic (1)
60. Antieczemic (1)
61. Antiedemic (1)
62. Antiencephalitic (1)
63. Antiencephalopathic (1)
64. Antiepileptic (1)
65. Antifatigue (2)
66. Antifeedant (1)
67. Antiflu (1)
68. Antigastritic (1)
69. Antigingivitic (1)
70. Antiglaucomic (1)
71. Antiglossitic (1)
72. Antiheartburn (1)
73. Antihemorrhagic (1)
74. Antihepatitic (1)
75. Antihepatotoxic (1)
76. Antiherpetic (2)
77. Antihistaminic (2)
78. Antihyperactivity (1)
79. Antihyperkeratotic (1)
80. Antihyperkinetic (1)
81. Antihypertensive (4)
82. Antiichythyotic (1)
83. Antiinfertility (1)
84. Anti-inflammatory (2)
85. Antiinsomniac (1)
86. Antiinsomnic (1)
87. Antikeratitic (1)
88. Antilepric (1)
89. Antileukoplakic (1)
90. Antilupus (1)
91. Antimastitic (1)
92. Antimeasles (1)
93. Antimenorrhagic (1)
94. Antimigraine (3)
95. Antimutagenic (4)
96. Antimyocarditic (1)
97. Antineuralgic (2)
98. Antineurasthenic (1)
99. Antineuritic (1)
100. Antineuropathic (1)
101. Antinitrosic (1)
102. Antiobesity (3)
103. Antiorchitic (1)
104. Antiosteoarthritic (1)
105. Antiosteoporotic (3)
106. Antioxidant (2)
107. Antioxidant Synergist (1)
108. Antiozenic (1)
109. Antiparkinsonian (2)
110. Antiparotitic (1)
111. Antipellagric (2)
112. Antiperiodontitic (2)
113. Antiphotophobic (2)
114. Antipityriasic (1)
115. Antipneumonic (1)
116. Antipodriac (1)
117. Antipoliomyelitic (2)
118. Antiporphyric (1)
119. Antiproliferant (1)
120. Antipsoriac (1)
121. Antipyretic (1)
122. Antiradicular (2)
123. Antiscorbutic (1)
124. Antiscotomic (1)
125. Antiseborrheic (1)
126. Antiseptic (3)
127. Antishingles (1)
128. Antispasmodic (2)
129. Antistress (1)
130. Antisyndrome-X (1)
131. Antitic (1)
132. Antitubercular (1)
133. Antitumor (4)
134. Antitumor (Colon) (1)
135. Antitumor (Lung) (1)
136. Antitussive (1)
137. Antiulcer (4)
138. Antivertigo (1)
139. Antiviral (2)
140. Antixerophthalmic (1)
141. Aphidifuge (1)
142. Apoptotic (1)
143. Asthma-preventive (1)
144. Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Blocker (1)
145. Beta-Blocker (2)
146. Beta-Glucuronidase- Inhibitor (1)
147. Calcium-Antagonist (1)
148. Calcium-Channel- Blocker (1)
149. Cancer-Preventive (6)
150. Cardioprotective (1)
151. Cardiotoxic (1)
152. Chemopreventive (1)
153. Cold-preventive (1)
154. Collagenic (1)
155. Colorant (1)
156. Cytotoxic (1)
157. Demulcent (1)
158. Detoxicant (1)
159. Disinfectant (1)
160. Diuretic (4)
161. Dye (1)
162. FLavor (2)
163. Fistula-Preventive (1)
164. Fungicide (2)
165. Hemostat (2)
166. Hepatoprotective (1)
167. Hypertensive (1)
168. Hypocholesterolemic (4)
169. Hypoglycemic (3)
170. Hypolipemic (1)
171. Hypolipidemic (1)
172. Hypotensive (3)
173. Hypouricemic (1)
174. Immunostimulant (3)
175. Insectifuge (1)
176. Interferon-Synergist (1)
177. Interferonogenic (1)
178. Irritant (1)
179. Laxative (1)
180. Laxative? (1)
181. Lithogenic (1)
182. Litholytic (1)
183. Mucogenic (1)
184. Mucolytic (1)
185. Mycobactericide (1)
186. Odontolytic (1)
187. Osteogenic (1)
188. Peristaltic (1)
189. Pesticide (4)
190. Phagocytotic (1)
191. Prooxidant (1)
192. Prostaglandin- Senthesis-Inhibitor (1)
193. Refrigerant (1)
194. Sedative (1)
195. Serotoninergic (1)
196. Thymoprotective (1)
197. Topoisomerase-IIInhibitor (1)
198. Ubiquiot (1)
199. Uricosuric (1)
200. Urinary-Acidulant (1)
201. Vasodilator (5)
202. Vulnerary (1)
                                                                                                                              

" immune booster - Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C) "

Sodium Ascorbate powder is a non-acidic form of Vitamin C. Vitamin C has intrinsic antiviral and antibacterial activity though its main effect is improvement in host resistance. Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C Powder) may be beneficial in: General immunity boosting, helping to ward off or prevent colds & fluss, assisting the healing of wounds, aiding the body in fighting infection, etc.


Unlike most animals that produce their own Vitamin C, the human body does not synthesize any. Whether for general immunity boosting or for the treatment of a specific condition, one requires more Vitamin C than our contemporary diet supplies. The amount of vitamin C you take daily determines its effectiveness. 60 mg per day is the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance for adults). This is easily obtained from fresh fruits and vegetables. 500 mg to 5 gm (grams) per day has proven to be beneficial in the prevention of colds, and general immunity boosting. However, Vitamin C dosage of over 1 gm can realistically only be obtained through supplements.

Sodium Ascorbate provides, on average, between 4 and 5 gm of Vitamin C per teaspoon. Our reccomendation for general immunity boosting is one teaspoon (approximately 4.5 gm) daily. If you are experiencing cold symptoms, we suggest a dosage of 4 to 5 gm (usually one teaspoon) per hour. If this treatment is started in the early stages of a cold, it will often fail to develop. If the cold has already developed, this treatment will usually lessen the effect of the cold, and speed recovery. Dissolving the powder in water (or juice, if you find the taste especially unpleasant) is the preferred method of consumption.

Sodium Ascorbate appears to be the most well-known Vitamin C supplement, although there are a number of others available. They are as follows:



* Calcium Ascorbate

o This seems to be nearly as well-known as Sodium Ascorbate. If you cannot find Sodium Ascorbate, this will perform virtually the same effect. The proponents of calcium ascorbate claim that calcium in this form of vitamin C is well utilized.

* Magnesium Ascorbate

o Magnesium is essential for calcium utilization.

* Potassium Ascorbate

o The addition of potassium may lower blood pressure.

* Zinc Ascorbate

o The zinc may give an added boost to the immune system.

* Manganese Ascorbate

* Chromium Ascorbate