Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
NA
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Inside Color
White
Magenta
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Europe
Soil Type
NA
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
NA
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
NA
United States of America
Other Countries
NA
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Thailand
Not Available
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Malpighiales
Dipsacales
Family
Clusiaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
G. mangostana
S. nigra
Generic Group
Not Available
Moschatel
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Elderberry
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Elderberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Elderberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Purple Mangosteen and Elderberry is Malpighiales and Dipsacales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.