Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
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Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Color
Purple
Green, Pink, Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
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Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
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Sunny
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
Other Countries
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China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
Thailand
India
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Psidium Guajava
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Clusiaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
G. mangostana
Psidium guajava
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Guava
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Guava with peel is 63.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Guava 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 Guava is Malpighiales and Myrtales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.