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Were you looking for information about Mangosteen? Mangostan is a common misspelling of mangosteen.
Some people may consider using mangosteen for medicinal purposes. Mangosteen is a type of tropical fruit that is claimed to have several possible health benefits, such as treating or preventing conditions such as cancer, arthritis, and eczema, to name a few. This substance can be eaten as a food, consumed as a drink, or taken in the form of supplements. Although it is a "natural" product, it may have some side effects and is not suitable for everyone. For example, you may not be able to take it medicinally if you have a chronic medical condition or certain allergies.
(To read more, click Mangosteen. Among the topics covered in this article are mangosteen's effects, general safety precautions, potential side effects, and more. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD