Uses
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate. The effectiveness ratings for MANGOSTEEN are as follows:
Possibly effective for…
- Serious gum disease. Applying a gel containing 4% mangosteen powder to the gums after a special cleaning helps reduce loose teeth and bleeding in people with serious gum disease.
- Weight loss. Taking a product containing a mixture of mangosteen and Sphaeranthus indicus (Meratrim) 400 mg twice daily seems to help people who are obese or overweight lose weight.
Insufficient evidence to rate effectiveness for…
- Tired muscles. Drinking mangosteen juice 1 hour before exercise doesn’t seem to improve how tired muscles get during exercise.
- Diarrhea.
- Dysentery.
- Eczema.
- Gonorrhea.
- Menstrual disorders.
- Thrush.
- Tuberculosis.
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs).
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness for these uses.
Side Effects Of Mangosteen
- When taken by mouth: Mangosteen is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth alone or in combination with Sphaeranthus indicus for up to 12-16 weeks.
- When applied to the gums: It is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied to the gums as a 4% gel.
Warnings & Precautions
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking mangosteen if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
- Bleeding disorders: Mangosteen might slow blood clotting. Taking it might increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.
- Surgery: Mangosteen might slow blood clotting. Taking it might increase the risk of bleeding during or after surgery. Stop taking 2 weeks before surgery.
Dosage Of Mangosteen
The following doses have been studied in scientific research:
ADULTS
BY MOUTH:
- Weight loss: 400 mg of a product containing a mixture of mangosteen and Sphaeranthus indicus (Meratrim, Laila Nutraceuticals) has been taken twice daily for 8-16 weeks.
ON THE GUMS:
- Serious gum disease: A gel containing 4% mangosteen has been applied to the gums following a special cleaning of the teeth and gums.
Other
Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Source
All information has been provided courtesy of MedLinePlus from the National Library of Medicine and from the FDA.
