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The mangosteen tree has been grown and used in Asia for many hundreds
of years but is rarely, if ever, seen growing in Western countries.
This is due to the fact that the tree requires specific conditions in
which to grow, including temperatures that do not drop below 40F or go
above 100F, high atmospheric humidity and an annual rainfall of at
least 50 inches. It will not tolerate any period of drought conditions.
The two parts of the fruit are important but for different reasons.
The inner fruit is prized for its delicate flavor, while the outer rind
or pericap is considered to have the most health benefits due to it
being a rich source of Xanthones.
Xanthones are nutrients which also exhibit powerful antioxidant
activity. Antioxidants are beneficial for neutralising free radicals
within the body. Xanthones work on all of our body systems including
the brain, heart, lungs, immune system, muscles and digestive system.
It is because they work at cellular level on all of our cells that
makes them so powerful.
Over two hundred xanthones are known to exist in nature with over
forty having been identified in the Mangosteen. That fact alone makes
the Mangosteen the most plentiful natural source of xanthones of any
known plant. The outer rind or pericap of the fruit is where the vast
majority of xanthones are found.
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