Xanthones isolated from pericarp, whole fruit, trunk, leaves and branchesĪnti-oxidant, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-malarial activities Natural and synthetic derivatives of xanthoneĮnzyme modulation, anti-tumor activity, anti-microbial, central nervous system(CNS) depressants, CNS stimulants, neurological disorders, anti-convulsant, analgesic, anti-arrhythmic, anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and immunomodulatory activities Details regarding the extraction and identification of these and other xanthones have been reviewed elsewhere. Other xanthones in mangosteen pericarp include β-mangostin, gartanin, 8-deoxygartanin, garcinones A, B, C, D and E, mangostinone, 9-hydroxycalabaxanthone and isomangostin, among others. The most abundant xanthones in the pericarp of mangosteen fruit are α- and γ-mangostin ( Figure 1).
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mangostana plant with 50 being present in the fruit’s pericarp at higher concentrations than in the aril or edible portion of the fruit. At least 68 distinct xanthones have been identified in different parts of the G. Xanthones are found in a select few higher plant families. Isoprene, methoxyl and hydroxyl groups located at various locations on the A and B rings, resulting in a diverse array of xanthone compounds. Xanthones have a unique chemical structure composed of a tricyclic aromatic system (C 6–C 3–C 6). Secondary metabolites, known as xanthones, have been isolated from the pericarp of mangosteen and are attributed to the medicinal properties of the fruit. For example, Xango ®, one of the bestselling mangosteen products in the US, contains mangosteen puree, and a blend of juices from grape, pear, apple, blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, and cherry. Oftentimes, products marketed as mangosteen juice are a blend of numerous fruit juices with mangosteen being one of the less abundant components. Aggressive marketing of the proposed health benefits of mangosteen has resulted in sales of mangosteen products in the US exceeding $200 million in 2008. Products containing mangosteen juice or extract are a fast growing segment of the functional beverages market. The pericarp of mangosteen fruit has been used in traditional medicine in Southeast Asia for centuries to treat infection, wounds, inflammation and diarrhea.
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Mangosteen fruit is round, dark purple or reddish, and has a white juicy pulp possessing a slightly acidic and sweet flavor that is enjoyed by many, and has resulted in it being referred to as the “queen of fruits”. Production of the fruit generally requires 10 or more years with a yield of around 400 fruits per tree that is increased in older trees. Mature mangosteen trees range from 6 to 25 m. The mangosteen tree is mainly cultivated in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. speciosa bear edible fruits, mangosteen has captured the most attention in the market. Although many Garcinia species including G. The genus Garcinia is native to Asia and Africa and includes more than 300 distinct species from which several families of bioactive compounds such as xanthones, flavonoids, triterpenoids, and benzophenones have been isolated and characterized. Mangosteen is one such superfruit that is produced by Garcinia mangostana L.
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This has resulted in a steady rise in sales of superfruit juices and products to consumers interested in their personal health. Juice blends and other products containing exotic fruits, also known as superfruits, have been aggressively marketed for their proposed health benefits.