Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
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Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
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)
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Color
Purple
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
China, India
Climatic Conditions
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Hot, Sunny
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
Other Countries
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Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Mexico
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Citrus limon
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Citrus Limon
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rutaceae
Species
G. mangostana
C. limon
Generic Group
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Citrus fruit
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Lemon
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Lemon with peel is 63.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Lemon 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 Lemon is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.