Botanical characteristics, chemical components, biological activity, and potential applications of mangosteen

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Chenchen Bi¹  Hang Xu¹  Jingru Yu¹  Zhinan Ding²  Zheng Liu² 

[1]Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University

[2]Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University

关键词: Mangosteen;    Botanical features;    Phytochemistry;    Biological activity;    Application;    Molecular mechanisms;   

DOI  :  10.7717/peerj.15329

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Inra

【 摘 要 】

Garcinia mangostana L. (Mangosteen), a functional food, belongs to the Garcinaceae family and has various pharmacological effects, including anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, and neuroprotective effects. Mangosteen has abundant chemical constituents with powerful pharmacological effects. After searching scientific literature databases, including PubMed, Science Direct, Research Gate, Web of Science, VIP, Wanfang, and CNKI, we summarized the traditional applications, botanical features, chemical composition, and pharmacological effects of mangosteen. Further, we revealed the mechanism by which it improves health and treats disease. These findings provide a theoretical basis for mangosteen’s future clinical use and will aid doctors and researchers who investigate the biological activity and functions of food.

【 授权许可】

CC BY