Garcinia mangostana
Scientific Name: Garcinia mangostana
Family: Clusiaceae
Vernacular Name: Mangus
Distribution: Only under cultivation.Orgin in West Malaysia.Cultivated along colombo-kandy road,Kaluthara District.
Ecology: Prefers a wet soil and wet,hot climate.
Chemical Compounds:
Ayurvedic usage *:
- Diabetes mellitus
- Urinary tract diseases
Parts used in treatments *:
- Roots
- Bark
- Leaves
*source by : http://www.instituteofayurveda.org/plants/project.htm