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Garcinia mangostana
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
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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.
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. Key active compounds include Alpha-mangostin, Gamma-mangostin, Garcinone.
Alpha-mangostin, along with Gamma-mangostin and Garcinone, are the primary bioactive compounds in Mangosteen Pericarp. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, provides free radical scavenging activity, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Antioxidant (xanthones among most potent known)
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-tumor activity
Skin infections and diarrhea in Southeast Asian medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Wound healing and antiseptic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Anti-inflammatory use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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