Chemical Constituents of Garcinia Mangostana
Garcinia mangostana L. (Guttiferae), the Mangosteen tree, has received rather extensive investigation from various research groups. These investigations have resulted in the isolation of anthocyanin glycosides (1), a benzophenone, maclurin (2), and several xanthone derivatives (3-9), such as mangostin [1] (8). The usage of the fruit hull (pericarp) in Thai folk medicine (10) for healing skin infection and wounds and for the relief of diarrhea has led us to reexamine the plant with a view to identifying the biologically active compounds. Read More.
Garcinia mangostana L. (Guttiferae), the Mangosteen tree, has received rather extensive investigation from various research groups. These investigations have resulted in the isolation of anthocyanin glycosides (1), a benzophenone, maclurin (2), and several xanthone derivatives (3-9), such as mangostin [1] (8). The usage of the fruit hull (pericarp) in Thai folk medicine (10) for healing skin infection and wounds and for the relief of diarrhea has led us to reexamine the plant with a view to identifying the biologically active compounds. Read More.