Friday, May 25, 2007

Mangosteen 101 part 2

Does mangosteen fruit grow on a tree or a bush?

Mangosteen fruit grows on one of the slowest growing and longest living tropical trees. Mangosteen trees thrive in ultra-tropical climates with high atmospheric humidity. A seedling tree usually grows about 10-15 years before it yields fruit.

When is the fruit harvested?

When the fruit has a color change from green to reddish-pink, it is ready to be picked. After it has been harvested and the color changes to a dark violet, it is ready to be eaten.

Why has mangosteen recently come to the attention of a wider audience around the world?

Many of the traditional natural healers of Southeast Asia have taken advantage of the beneficial properties of mangosteen for hundreds of years. It has been utilized for numerous health supporting benefits, and westerners who are educated about Asian healing traditions have recently begun to share their knowledge with the rest of the world.

For more information on the Mangosteen be sure to check out our link to Vemma!