Mangosteen?!

Mangosteen?

anybody heard of that fruit and its medicinal properties?
should someone have any good link, kindly advise

Mangosteen (Garcinia Mangostana) is believed to have originated in Asia, however today is grown in a number of tropical regions throughout the world including Thailand, India, Malaysia, and Brazil. Because of the numerous benefits reported by people taking mangosteen for pharmaceutical purposes, Mangosteen has been the subject of many scientific studies. It is believed that the benefits of mangosteen come from the Xanthones that are found naturally in the mangosteen fruit. Xanthones are natural chemical substances that have an incredibly high antioxidant content. Mangosteen contains over 20 different xanthones. In addition to the xanthones, mangosteen also contains other biologically active substances such as catechins, polyphenols and polysaccharides which are believed to be responsible for the antibacterial and anti-fungal effects of the fruit.

Mangosteen is believed to have positive benefits on many different body systems. Here are a few examples.

Skeletal System - Natives of Asia first used mangosteen to stop inflammation of the intestines. Scientist in India and Japan began investigating mangosteen believing that it might help inflammation in other parts of the body. Their studies have demonstrated that mangosteen has powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

Cardiovascular System - The xanthones in mangosteen are very potent antioxidants and research has shown that these xanthones can have a positive effect on preventing atheroclerosis or hardening of the arteries.

Immune System - Xanthones have been shown to have anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. In a recent independent study, Thai-Go was shown to be effective at stimulating the immune system with twice the potency of the biggest competing product.Powerful antioxidant protection. Whether you are healthy or ill, you need to protect yourself from the free radical damage caused by pollutants from food additives, pesticides, air pollution, cigarette smoke, and hundreds of other toxin sources. (Independent study ranks Thai-go better than twice the ORAC antioxidant capacity of the closest competitive mangosteen juice!)
Prevents aging effects.
Promotes higher energy levels.
Circulatory system health--strengthens/protects heart, lowers inflammation in the arteries that harden them (artherosclerosis), may help lower cholesterol/ LDL blood fat. Lower blood pressure is usually a result.
Anti-depressant effects due to its positive influence on serotonin levels.
Better mental alertness and brain health--can be attributed to better blood circulation.
Help some allergies/natural histamine blocker.
Powerful immune system stimulant. (Independent study shows Thai-go immune-stimulation response to be more than 3 times the nearest competitor!)
May help lower blood sugar--often good for diabetics.
Help the body cope with fungal, bacterial, viral, parasitic, and other foreign invaders.
Anti-asthma effects.
May help fight abnormal cells in the body.