Here is a direct from the consumer reports medical guide:
mangosteen
what other names is the product known by? Return to top
amibiasine, mang cut, manggis, manggistan, mangosta, mangostan, mangostana, mangostanier, mangostao, mangoustanier, mangouste, mangostier, manguita, meseter, queen of fruits, sementah, semetah, xango, xango juice.
What is it? Return to top
mangosteen is a tropical fruit. The fruit, fruit juice, rind, and bark are used as a medicine.
Is it effective? Return to top
natural medicines comprehensive database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: effective, likely effective, possibly effective, possibly ineffective, likely ineffective, and insufficient evidence to rate.
The effectiveness ratings for mangosteen are as follows:
insufficient evidence to rate effectiveness for...
* dysentery, diarrhea, urinary tract infections (uti), gonorrhea, thrush, tuberculosis, eczema, menstrual disorders, and other conditions.
How does it work? Return to top
the fruit rind contains tannins. These might help for diarrhea. But there is no scientific information about whether mangosteen works for any medical condition.
Are there safety concerns? Return to top
there is not enough reliable information to know if mangosteen products are safe for medicinal use.
Do not take mangosteen if:
* you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Are there any interactions with medications? Return to top
it is not known if mangosteen interacts with any medicines.
Before taking mangosteen, talk with your healthcare provider if you are taking any medications.
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