Herb Profile
Mangosteen
It should be framed conservatively because broad anti inflammatory and disease claims outrun the evidence.
Last reviewed: •3 human studies cited
C PreliminaryUse extra caution — Culinary or tea use is usually lower risk, but concentrated oils/extracts can irritate GI or mucosal tissue. Details
- Evidence
- Limited Human Evidence
- Typical onset
- Varies by prep
- Safety rating
- High caution
- Best for
- Anti Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Stress resilience, Inflammatory signaling
- Avoid / review if
- Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Without Clinician Guidance, Bleeding Disorder/Anticoagulant Use Without Review, Theoretical Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Interactions
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Safety & Cautions
Culinary or tea use is usually lower risk, but concentrated oils/extracts can irritate GI or mucosal tissue. Avoid pregnancy dose escalation and use caution with reflux/allergy.
28%
High caution — review carefully
Detailed safety fields
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and contraindications
- - Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Without Clinician Guidance
- - Bleeding Disorder/Anticoagulant Use Without Review
- - Theoretical Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Interactions
- - Product Specific Evidence Limited.
Safety classifications
- - Anticoagulant Caution: Bleeding or anticoagulant-adjacent caution language is present.
- - Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Caution: Pregnancy or breastfeeding caution language is present.
Full safety note
- - Culinary or tea use is usually lower risk, but concentrated oils/extracts can irritate GI or mucosal tissue. Avoid pregnancy dose escalation and use caution with reflux/allergy.
Safety labels
- - Anticoagulant Caution
- - Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Caution
Evidence-based safety
Caution when combined
These pairings share a flagged risk mechanism. They are additive-effect cautions derived from contraindication data, not confirmed clinical interactions. Consult a clinician before combining.
High-Priority Caution
147 flagged pairingsBleeding / anticoagulant risk
High-Priority Caution
147 flagged pairingsBleeding / anticoagulant risk
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Evidence Summary
Evidence lens
Early signal that needs stronger human replication before practical claims.
PreliminaryLimited Human Evidence
Human clinical evidence: Present in source signals
Mechanistic / preclinical: Mechanism mapped — Inflammatory Signaling Modulation · Oxidative Stress Modulation
Research maturity: Preliminary or mixed — Long Term Human Evidence May Be Limited.
Safety boundary: Safety note available — Culinary or tea use is usually lower risk, but concentrated oils/extracts can irritate GI or mucosal tissue.
This profile cites 3 human studies.
How evidence grades work
Each grade reflects the strength and consistency of published human evidence — not marketing claims. Grades are based on study count, design quality, effect size, consistency, and recency.
A
Strong
Multiple RCTs, consistent direction, adequate effect size
B
Moderate
Some RCTs or consistent observational data in humans
C
Preliminary / Mixed
Animal or in-vitro only, or conflicting human data
D
Traditional / Theoretical
Traditional use only; no controlled human trials
Clinical Study Summaries (3)Cited studies informing this profile. RCTs and reviews shown first.
| Study | Type | Sample | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
A Canadian Consensus on Androgenetic Alopecia: Approach and Management Landells I et al. (2025) | — | — | PubMed → |
Discovery of Natural Products for Cancer Prevention Blanco Carcache PJ et al. (2024) | — | — | PubMed → |
Mangosteen extract reduces the bacterial load of eggshell and improves egg quality Zhu J et al. (2024) | — | — | PubMed → |
Dosing & Timing
Dose guidance
Preparation specific; use standardized product label for Pericarp/rind extracts and require source backed dosage review before therapeutic claims.
How Mangosteen Works
Simplified mechanism pathway based on preclinical and pharmacological evidence. Does not confirm clinical efficacy.
Mechanism Pathway — How Mangosteen Works
CompoundTarget / ReceptorMechanismEffect / Outcome
Mechanisms & Biological Pathways
Preclinical pathways
Proposed mechanisms from in vitro and animal research; these do not confirm clinical outcomes in humans.
Inflammatory Signaling ModulationOxidative Stress Modulation
Active Compounds
Key constituents studied in Mangosteen, with full pharmacology and safety profiles.
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Botanical profile context
How to interpret Mangosteen
Mangosteen dosage ranges, effects, drug interactions, and harm-reduction safety guide for anti inflammatory. Limited Human Evidence research evidence. Use this herb profile as a starting point for evidence review, not as a recommendation to start a new supplement. Botanical products can vary by plant part, extract ratio, standardization, dose, and contaminant testing, so two labels with the same common name may not behave the same way.
When reviewing Mangosteen, compare the traditional-use context against the human evidence, mechanism notes, and safety cautions. Pay special attention to pregnancy, breastfeeding, liver or kidney disease, blood-pressure effects, sedation, stimulation, anticoagulant use, antidepressants, and any prescription medication overlap.
For product decisions, prefer transparent labels, named extracts, clear serving sizes, and third-party quality testing. Avoid treating a long list of possible mechanisms as proof that an herb will solve a specific condition.