Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
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Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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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)
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Purple
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
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Sour, Sweet
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
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Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam
Soil pH
5-65.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
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Humid
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
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Thailand
Other Countries
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Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
Thailand
Thailand