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Friday, August 27, 2010

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)
                                                                                                                              

BENEFITS OF MANGOSTEEN FRUIT

There are many benefits of magosteen fruit, many of which have been utilized for centuries in folk medicine, it promotes healthy bodily function. Mangosteen has been documented to have the following properties:


Anti-oxidant,Anti-bacterial,Anti-fungal, Anti-tumor, Anti-histamine,  Anti-inflammatory

The mangosteen fruit greatly exceed those of other natural supplements. What sets the mangosteen apart from any other fruit in the world is the number of xanthones it possesses. What are xanthones? Xanthones are natural chemical substances with powerful anti-oxidant properties which are proven to promote healthy bodily function. There are 200 known xanthones - 40 of which can be found in the pericarp of mangosteen. There is no other food source that can equal the quantity of beneficial phytonutrients in the mangosteen fruit. Benefits such as these provide the basis for mangosteen's incredible healing properties. Mangosteen fruit benefits can aid the following health conditions:

Aging-Related Symptoms
Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Cancer Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Depression Diabetes  Diarrhea
Dysentery Eczema Fatigue Fever Fibromyalgia Gum Disease Heart Disease High Cholesterol Levels
Hypertension Inflammation Microbial "Super Bugs" Migraine Headaches Myalgi Obesity Pain Peripheral Neuropathy Seasonal Allergies Diarrhea (Dandruff) Urinary Tract Infections Vision Disorders (Cataracts, Glaucoma) Viral, Bacterial, and Fungal Infections


Also includes essential vitamins and minerals such as: Antioxidant Polyphenols, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorous, Polysaccharides, Potassium, Stilbenes, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C. Best to put a mangosteen fruit on you table always.