Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
NA
May interact with some drugs
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
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
No Types
Inside Color
White
Orange
Taste
NA
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Unknown
Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Hot
Facts about
NA
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Other Countries
NA
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Clusiaceae
Solanaceae
Species
G. mangostana
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Gojiberry
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Gojiberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Malpighiales and Solanales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.