Earth Notions Mangosteen Ingredients

About the size of a tangerine, the ripe mangosteen has a smooth, dark purple rind encasing snow-white fruit. Unlike other tropical fruits that are so unusual and obscure that eating them requires an "acquired taste," mangosteen has a sweet, mild flavor that appeals to everyone, beginning with the first bite.

Limited to tropical zones with abundant rainfall, the mangosteen tree takes 10 years to mature and bear fruit. Fully mature trees can be up to 80 feet tall, and may produce thousands of individual fruits each year.

Science has identified approximately 200 different Xanthones. The Mangosteen has an amazing 43 just by itself, including some of the most dynamic Xanthones yet studied. There are other herbs and plants, such as St. John's Wort, which might contain one or two Xanthones... but nothing compares with the quantity and vibrancy of Xanthones in Mangosteen.

Taking mangosteen daily will give you all the benefits with no side effects.

Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L):
Regarded as one of the most delicious fruits in the world, the mangosteen "Queen of Fruits" is native to the Malay Archipelago and Indonesia, but is now also grown in wet tropical regions throughout Southeast Asia. Mangosteen fruit has a thick peel or hull which is inedible but possesses abundant xanthones highly potent antioxidants). Inside the hull is the soft white and segmented fruit. The mangosteen fruit has a distinctive sweet, slightly acidic strawberry flavor and contains a range of vitamins and minerals.

Cherries pack a poweful combination of anti-aging antioxidants. They are loaded with fiber, vitamins A, B and C, and lots of minerals--particularly calcium, iron and potassium. Cherries are also known as an excellent blood purifier, energy booster and can help those who suffer from gout and arthritis.

Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and fiber. Cranberries contain tannins shown to reduce the bacteria responsible for urinary tract infections. Also its flavonoid can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.

Blueberries are one of the well-known antioxidant-rich fruits with an extremely high ORAC value. These antioxidants enhance red blood cell resistance to oxidative stress. Blueberries are also an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber.

Raspberries have been shown to inhibit the production of COX-I and COX-II enzymes. Anti-inflammatory products like ibuprofen and aspirin, inhibit COX-I and COX-II resulting in the reduction of pain associated with arthritis, gout and other inflammatory conditions.

Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants, including anthocyanins and acid. Modern studies have shown that just 2 ounces of pomegranate juice daily keeps the cardiovascular system, including arteries, healthy.

Elderberry helps eliminate toxic stagnations that are typically the home for infectious bacteria. The antibiotic, antiviral and antibacterial properties found in Elderberry also work to stimulate the skin, kidneys and lymphatic system. The Flavonoids, including Quercetin, are believed to account for the therapeutic effects of the Elderberry flowers and berries.


MANGOSTEEN JUICE now available in Canada from Earth Notions.