Mangosteen Research: Xanthones

Xanthones found in mangosteen have potential to fight malaria-causing parasite

Six different xanthones inhibit the growth of leukemia.

Twelve xanthones are found in mangosteen heartwood extract.

New xanthones are found from mangosteen fruit hulls.

Even more mangosteen xanthones are discovered.

Two more xanthones are isolated from fruit hulls.

Anti-fungal xanthones are isolated from mangosteen hulls.

Mangosteen xanthones show cytotoxic properties against cancer cells.