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Friday, March 23, 2012

Davao Famous Fruit Mangosteen


What is mangosteen?

Alternate names: Garcinia mangostana L., mangostan, manggis, mangis, mang cut

Brand Names: XanGo, Thai-Go, Mangosteen Plus, Mango-xan

Mangosteen is a tropical fruit that is grown primarily in hot, humid climates of southeast Asia such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Mangosteen is a dark purple fruit about 2 to 3 inches in diameter – the size of a small peach or apple. Mangosteens are unrelated to mangoes.

Instead of peeling it like an orange, a mangosteen is typically opened by pressing firmly or twisting the outside until it breaks apart.

The hard rind can be nearly one inch thick. At the center is the soft opaque white fruit, which resembles a head of garlic but tastes slightly sweet and tart.

In North America, fresh mangosteens can be found in Canada and Hawaii but they cannot legally be imported into continental United States due to concerns that they transport insects into the country.

What are the side effects of mangosteen?

Research indicates that xanthones may interfere with normal blood-clotting. It's not known whether mangosteen xanthones may interact with blood-thinning medication such as warfarin and possibly lead to bleeding.

Studies suggest that higher doses of xanthones may depress the central nervous system in animals and cause sedation.

Xanthones may cause excess sedation when combined with other herbs or medication, and it may be toxic at higher doses. Human studies have not been conducted.

In Davao City you can Buy this fruits in every fruit vendor on the designated place in Davao City known as bankerohan and also magsaysay st.

Watch for this Video for information About this Fruits

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