Mangosteen Cures
- Mangosteen has long been used as an herbal remedy in societies where folk medicine is common and accepted. The rind is used for dysentery relief. When ground into a paste, it is used as topical eczema cream. In the Philippines, the leaves of the fruit are used to treat diarrhea and urinary conditions. These treatments have not received experimental support but are trusted and applied in traditional circles.
- Companies such as XanGo and Natural Home Cures (NHC) boast of the curative powers of mangosteen. It is claimed that the fruit can cure inflammatory conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Crohn's disease, hypertension and asthma. Companies also claim that mangosteen may eliminate your need for diabetes medication if you suffer from this condition. They also advocate the use of mangosteen as a replacement for chemotherapy for cancer patients. The antioxidant power, they claim, can eliminate tumors and cure metastasized cancer.
- Mangosteen is just a fruit, like blueberries or apples. It's good for you, but it will not cure cancer, diabetes, hypertension or any serious medical condition. Positive health benefits from mangosteen are likely due to the well-known fact that a healthy diet leads to a strong immune system. Please, do not use mangosteen as a replacement for modern medication. Your physician or oncologist knows what medical treatments are best for your specific condition.
