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
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Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
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Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
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Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Warm to hot climate
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- 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
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United States of America
Other Countries
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Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
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Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Sambucus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Malpighiales
Dipsacales
Family
Clusiaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
G. mangostana
S. nigra
Generic Group
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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 73.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Elderberry 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 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.