Garcinia mangostana
Garcinia mangostana, commonly known as mangosteen, is a tropical evergreen tree celebrated for its exquisite fruit. Beyond its delicious flavor, this plant is prized in traditional medicine for its potent antioxidant properties. Rich in xanthones, it offers significant health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects essential to wellness.
- Scientific name: Garcinia mangostana
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Garcinia mangostana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Clusiaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Garcinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Clusiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Garcinia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Garcinia mangostana, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia. In China, it is found within the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in Assam. Additionally, the species is documented to be present in Bangladesh. Together, these locations define the primary natural habitats for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia mangostana has 61 reported phytochemicals identified across 86 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-mangostin, gamma-mangostin, gartanin, 3-isomangostin, 8-deoxygartanin.
- Total chemicals
- 61
- Scientific sources
- 86
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-mangostin | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| gamma-mangostin | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| gartanin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 3-isomangostin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-deoxygartanin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-hydroxycalabaxanthone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-mangostin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| garcinone B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| garcinone C | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Garcinia mangostana has 20 reported activities identified across 44 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 44
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| Anticancer | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia mangostana has 63 reported medicinal uses identified across 99 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, wounds, diarrhea, inflammation, obesity.
- Total uses
- 63
- Scientific sources
- 99
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| wounds | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| acne vulgaris | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| suppuration | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abdominal pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |