The Mangosteen Fruit belongs to the Guttiferae family. It grows primarily in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, the Philippines and has now spread to countries all over in Southeastern Asia and even areas of Australia and Hawaii. The Mangosteen tree is an evergreen tree that can flower up to two times per year.

This tropical fruit, about the size of a tangerine, has been used for centuries in folk medicine. Now after decades of medical and scientific research, we have discovered why this remarkable fruit promotes health to such a large extent.

Folk medicine uses include: Anti-diarrheal, Anti-microbial, Anti-inflammatory, Pain reliever, Skin rashes, Stomach and Digestive problems.

The fruit is so admired that twice a year the local people rush to buy the fruit. During this market time crowds fill the streets just to acquire the Mangosteen. Inside this tiny fruit can be found some amazing things that the world has never seen before.