Finger Lime vs Mangosteen Pericarp

Australian native citrus with unique caviar-like vesicles, used by Aboriginal peoples for its antimicrobial and nutritional properties.

The pericarp (rind) of the mangosteen fruit contains xanthones, particularly alpha-mangostin, which have remarkable antioxidant activity; used in Southeast Asian medicine for infections and inflammation.

limonene, vitamin C, folate, antioxidant flavonoids

Alpha-mangostin, Gamma-mangostin, Garcinone, Xanthones

Treatment of scurvy, Infection treatment, Skin condition healing, General nutrition

Skin infections and diarrhea in Southeast Asian medicine, Wound healing and antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory use

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Vitamin C source, Skin health

Antioxidant (xanthones among most potent known), Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, Anti-tumor activity

1-2 fruits daily

300-900mg extract or 30-90ml juice daily

Citrus allergy

May interact with blood thinners, Lactic acidosis rare in high doses

Citrus sensitivity

GI disturbance, Rare lactic acidosis at very high doses