This Fruit is unknown in North America and Europe, however is so prized by the people of Southeast Asia that it is known as Queen of the Fruits. The health benefits and delicious taste of the Mangosteen fruit are no secret to them. It is no wonder that during harvest time, it is by far the most popular and most expensive fruit at the markets.

The Mangosteen is tangerine-sized and is deep purple in color on the outside, with a bright white pulp in the inside. Prized because of its excellent flavor.

 

In folklore medicine the fruit was renown for its properties used for inflammatory diseases of the bowel, such as diarrhea and dysentery. It was also used for treatment of skin infections, wounds and pathogens such as bacteria and fungi.

 

 

ORIGIN OF MANGOSTEEN

 

 

Why Is The Mangosteen Fruit So Popular in Southeast Asia?

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.