Hope everyone knows what a mango is, so have you ever heard about a mangosteen fruit? If you haven't then this southeast fruit should be brought into your sight. Mangosteen isn't related to mango. This dark purple fruit is a Southeast Asian fruit banned in US until October 2017 because of the unwillingness of Asian fruit harboring. Thankfully, this healthy fruit is no longer on the ban list. Known to be the 'queen of fruits' mangosteen is considered to cure many health concerns for decades by Asian people. Well, these tropical fruits are grown in hot or humid climates of Southeast Asia such as Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam.
The fruit is 2 to 3 inches in diameter (size of a small apple). As I said before it's not like mango, you can't peel it but open it by pressing it firmly or twisting the outside until it breaks. At the center will be a white soft opaque that resembles a head of garlic and taste slightly sweet n' tart.
This superfruit that many medical properties recognized to tannins compounds that have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and astringent properties that are used to heal issues like diarrhea, skin problem, bowel syndrome, etc. apart from these, mangosteen has amazing health-boosting benefits that can treat infectious diseases too.
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Mangosteen helps to prevent cancer and cardiovascular disorders.
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The roots of mangosteen fruit regulate the menstrual cycle of women.
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This fruit is effective in the instant healing of wounds and maintains skin healthy.
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No doubt that this incredible super fruit is used for weight loss program.
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A natural remedy for controlling diabetes and boosts the immune system.