RIKA
I do not know of anyone yet who is allergic to the
mangosteen (Garcinia Mangostana) yet. But the
other fruits used with it are apple, pear, strawberries, blueberries, grapes,cheeries and
cranberries and someone could be allergic to
these fruits. The pericardin or rind of the
mangosteen is the rich source of xanthones and it
is bitter and has to be mixed with this rich
source of other fruits to get a wonderful taste.
We know that the inhabitants of Southeast Asia
were using mangosteen long before the first
Europeans arrived in the 1700's. Every element of
the fruit, from rind to pulp to seed, was prized
by the people who knew the jungle's plants and
fruits the best. For centuries it was used in
lands now known as Thailand, Vietnam

, Cambodia,
China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
It was used to ward off infections both internal
and external. Also to treat parasitic skin
infections and control fever and pain. The soft
white flesh of the inner fruit was sweet and
delicious and it is known throughout the land as
"the Queen of Fruits".
Hope this helps you to understand it a little
more.
Susie