THE GARCINIA MANGOSTANA
Lachi, antioxidant Garcina Mangostana
Garcinia mangostana - Mangosteen
Garcinia mangostana owes its activity in the presence of xanthones. This class, similar to polyphenols derived from benzo-gamma-pyrone, has multiple pharmacological properties. In particular, the gamma mangostin appears to be the most active with strong antioxidant and radical scavenging.
The mangosteen ("Garcinia mangostana"), is a fruit belonging to the ancient family of Guttiferae and is native to the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas Archipelago, ancher if best plantations are now in Thailand. Known for hundreds of years and appreciated for its beneficial properties and has been traditionally used in a variety of ways - infusion, prepared traditional topical applications - from several Asian populations. Countries such as Thailand, India, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as Australia and Hawaii, in fact, enjoy the benefits of this fruit.
The reputation of the mangosteen began to spread in the mid-nineteenth century, when Queen Victoria said, tasting the fruit, which was his favorite (hence the definition of "Queen of Fruits"). He then began its cultivation in Queensland, then in England and in India. At the beginning of the last century, even the U.S. Department of Agriculture received the first seed and start crops; 60s instead begin cultivation in Thailand. Its unique nature has granted high properties supported by the practice linked to the age-old tradition of Asian peoples.
The fruit is round in shape and has an intense purple color. Its diameter ranges from 3.7 to 7.5 cm.
Early studies of this fruit dates back to 1932 and then continued in the following decades, until the researchers were able to isolate xanthones, which were studied properties. Xanthones represent a class of biologically active compounds. There are about 200 species in the wild and in only mangosteen, have been identified as many as 40. But not only. In the fruit are also numerous other compounds, such as catechins, polyphenols, vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and fiber (each serving of mangosteen contains up to 5 grams of fiber).
Lachi, antioxidant with Garcina Mangostana titrated to 40%