- MANGOSTEEN is a tropical fruit dubbed as the Queen of Fruits
- Behind this nickname, it retains some uniqueness and health benefits
Mangosteen (Garciana mangostana) is a tropical fruit with an artistic and unique round shape. The skin is purple when it has been ripe with green calyxes and purple stamens. The flesh of the fruit is sweet.
Queen of Fruits
This fruit earns the nickname Queen of Fruits as a partner of the King of Fruits (durian). It is said that this fruit comes from the Malay Peninsula area, and then spread to the Indonesian archipelago.
Uniqueness
Firstly, when mangosteen fruit is ripe, the white flesh tastes sweet. There is a unique way to determine how many arils are inside it. Like a quiz, you can count them from the stamen that resembles a flower on the bottom. If there are six or seven strands, the flesh of the fruit inside it must be that much.
Secondly, there is a unique way to open the mangosteen by hand. Point the fruit stalk to the right or left hand, and then slowly press it with the fingers of both hands. Later, the fruit will split into two.
If the fruit is a bit hard, or when it is not ripe perfectly, pinch the mangosteen with both hands. Insert the fingers of the right hand between the fingers of the left hand. Position the fruit stalk horizontally and press slowly. The mangosteen will split unevenly.
Benefits
Many people believe that mangosteen health benefit cause it very popular lately in Indonesia. People make tea and capsules from its flesh and skin. To be sure, it contains a lot of nutrients.
Increasing stamina: its efficacy is unquestionable for stamina booster. It is effective for restoring stamina and strengthening energy when the sluggish spirit is powerless.
Mangosteen fruit contains fiber, vitamin C, minerals, and xanthones and all of these are useful for increasing body resistance. In addition, mangosteen contains antibacterial substances, so consuming this fruit is believed to be able to increase the body’s resistance to fight infection.
Preventing cancer: eating mangosteen fruit accompanied with regular consumption of vegetables and fruit can help reduce the risk of cancer. This is because mangosteen contains xanthones which are antioxidants and anti-inflammatory, so they can fight the development and spread of cancer cells.
Losing weight: this is believed to be because mangosteen contains anti-inflammatory substances that play a role in increasing fat metabolism which can prevent weight gain.
