Name: MANGOSTEEN
Scientific Name: Garcinia mangostena
Variety: Selection
Price range: 250-500rs
Salient Features:
It is an exotic, tropical fruit with a slightly sweet and sour flavour. It’s originally from Southeast Asia but can be found in various tropical regions around the world. The fruit is round, about the size of a small orange, with a thick, hard, deep red rind. Inside, the snow-white flesh is in segments, similar to a mandarin orange. The fruit is sometimes referred to as purple Mangosteen because of the deep purple colour its rind develops when ripe. It is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 meters tall and has a pyramidal crown.
Season: April-June
Uses and health benefits:
- Is a rich source of antioxidants and vitamins, boosts immunity, helpful for menstrual problems,
- Regulates blood pressure and boosts heart health, anti-inflammatory properties, boosts skin care, solution to stomach problems, weight loss..