What are the benefits, effects and contraindications of mangosteen?

I believe everyone is quite familiar with the name mangosteen. Haha, what we are talking about today is not the typhoon Mangkhut, but the fruit. I wonder if you have ever noticed that little flower on top of the mangosteen. Actually, the number of petals on that little flower indicates how many segments the mangosteen has. The more petals, the better the quality. So today let us talk about the benefits and effects of mangosteen and its contraindications~

I. The benefits and effects of mangosteen

1. Clearing heat and reducing dryness

Mangosteen is inherently cool in nature and contains a special substance that reduces dryness. It is especially good at countering durian. People jokingly call them the husband-and-wife fruit. If you love eating durian, you must keep some mangosteen on hand to reduce the internal heat. If you have dry, hard stools or a dry mouth and tongue, you can also eat some mangosteen to relieve it

2. Relieving cough and stopping diarrhea

Mangosteen is cold and cool in nature. It has a very good effect on thick phlegm and nasal congestion after a cold. Mangosteen is also rich in tannins. It has a good effect on diarrhea caused by gastrointestinal diseases. It can treat both vomiting and diarrhea

3. Beautifying and nourishing the skin

Mangosteen can clear heat and detoxify. It can also improve skin quality. By expelling waste, impurities and toxins from the body and regulating the endocrine system, it improves problems such as acne, pimples and oily skin. Mangosteen is rich in minerals, which is also very good for the skin. At the same time, mangosteen is antioxidant, and antioxidants can delay aging

4. Nourishing yin and supplementing yin

Mangosteen is a very, very nutritious fruit. It is very, very rich in protein and lipids. People who are malnourished can use it for targeted nourishment. After illness, you can also eat mangosteen to regulate the body.

II. Contraindications of mangosteen

1. Everything is bad in excess. The same goes for mangosteen, which should not be eaten in large amounts. The xanthones in mangosteen have been confirmed to increase the possibility of acidosis when consumed in excess

2. Mangosteen is high in sugar and high in fat. Obese people and people with diabetes should not eat it

3. It is cool in nature and should not be eaten together with cool-natured foods such as watermelon and beer

Alright, that is all for the introduction to mangosteen. Haha, don't be afraid of typhoon Mangkhut, let us eat mangosteen together