Garcinia mangostana, also known as the purple mangosteen, is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia and known for its sweet and tangy flavor. There are a few different names that this fruit goes by, including simply "mangosteen," the "queen of fruits," and the "purple mangosteen." Some synonyms for Garcinia mangostana include the Malayalam name "മഹാമ്പലം" (mahamplam), the Thai name "มังคุด" (mang-kut), and the Tagalog name "santol." In traditional medicine, the rind of the Garcinia mangostana fruit is used to treat a variety of ailments, and many believe that it may have potential as an anti-inflammatory or anti-carcinogenic agent.