Mangosteen

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Indications 3 Adverse-effects 4 Drug-interactions 5 Mechanism-of-action 6 More General Terms 7 References

Introduction

• Fruit grown in Asian tropics. Contains xanthones.

Indications

• Uses
• intestinal health, immune stimulant, antioxidant, cartilage & joint function, seasonal allergies
• no reliable evidence that mangosteen is effective for any condition [1]

Adverse-effects

• none known

Drug-interactions

• none known

Mechanism-of-action

• rind contains tannins, with astringent effect on mucosal tissues
• may diminish intestinal secretions thus may benefit secretory diarrhea
• contains xanthones

More General Terms

• pharmacy
• fruit
• alternative medication

References

1. Prescriber's Letter 13(12): 2006 Health benefits of tropical fruit juices Detail-Document#: [1] (subscription needed) [2]

manogosteen (Xango juice, Xango, Thai-Go, Mangoxan)