Mangosteen Xanthones

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(Free-Press-Release.com) December 11, 2006 --

The mangosteen is grown primarily in Southeast Asia and is often called the "Queen of All Fruits". The scientific name is Garcinia mangostana and it is mostly known for its intriguing flavor and many folk mangosteen xanthones benefits.

The dark purple rind was dried and ground and used to fight off infection. Ancient healers created an extract of the fruit to reduce fever. Poultices were made to treat parasitic skin infections. It has been used for centuries to treat dysentery, diarrhea, urinary tract infections, and eczema.

Amazingly, not many have heard of the mangosteen xanthones before because, until now the exotic mangosteen fruit had never been talked about outside of its native region.

Researchers have identified dozens of biologically active compounds called Mangosteen "Xanthones" in the rind of the exotic mangosteen fruit. There are litterally stacks of existing mangosteen xanthones research in dozens of countries talking about the mangosteen xanthones benefits.

Xanthones, the active compounds in the exotic fruit mangosteen, have been proven in many scientific studies to promote healthy bodily function. The whole exotic fruit mangosteen, packed with naturally occurring mangosteen xanthones, can help:

Maintain intestinal health, Strengthen your immune system, Promote a healthy respiratory system, Support cartilage and joint function, and Combat the effects of free radicals and inflammation.

But the benefits of the mangosteen xanthones were a mystery for ever so long. It wasn't until about 40 years ago when scientists first put the exotic fruit mangosteen under the microscope that they discovered these "xanthones".

Mangosteen Xanthones, according to researchers, are some of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature and have also demonstrated incredible healing properties in reviewed scientific studies all around the world.

These supercharged anti-oxidants, are found more in the rind of the mangosteen fruit than any other food source on earth. The mangosteen xanthones benefits have been shown to include/help the following:

Anti-aging, Anti-biotic, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Anxiety, Antioxidants, Anti-Allergy, Anti-depressant, Periodontal (gum health), Eye health, Migraines, Skin rashes, Hypertension, Pan systemic, Energizer (Energy booster), Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Tumor, Analgesic (Pain reducer), Nerve pain, Anti-pyretic (Lowers fevers), Anti-viral, Stimulates red blood cell growth, Ulcers, Osteoporosis, Immune Modulator (help immune system), Cardio protective (helps protect heart), Cataracts, Irritable bowel syndrome, Anti-fungal, Anti-pathogenic (reduce pathogens), Anti-parasitic, Supports weight loss, Hardening of the arteries, Anti-lipidemic (lowers blood fat), and Anti-diabetic (lowers blood sugar).

Six Mangosteen Xanthones were even found to KILL CANCER Cells.

It's obvious that the exotic fruit mangosteen has amazing properties and the mangosteen xanthones benefits can be reaped by many.

More and more people are seeking "natural" health alternatives, and the exotic fruit mangosteen just might play a huge part in fulfilling that void.

As for the potent mangosteen xanthones, scientists have only scratched the surface on what they are capable of.