Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
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Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Color
Purple
Dark green, Green
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
India
Climatic Conditions
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Warm
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
Other Countries
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Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Cucumis sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Clusiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
G. mangostana
C. sativus
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber with peel is 63.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber is Malpighiales and Cucurbitales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.