Mangosteen is a round, purple tropical fruit from South East Asia. It has a white pulp wrapped in segments like an orange. It is usually eaten fresh as a dessert or made into jams as any other fruit.
Nevertheless, the rind has been used for medical purposes to cure diarrhea ans different infections.It is also been used as a powder to treat skin disorders such as eczema. (suite de l’article Mangosteen a magic fruit)