Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, NA
Side Effects
NA
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Color
Purple
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
White
Purple
Taste
NA
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Humid, Rainfall
Facts about
NA
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
Other Countries
NA
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Thailand
India
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Eugenia cumini
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Clusiaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
G. mangostana
S. cumini
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Jambul
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Jambul with peel is 63.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Jambul 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 Jambul is Malpighiales and Myrtales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.