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Mangosteen Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Mangosteen is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, anti-inflammatory support, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 125 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Mangosteen dried juice powder liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mangosteen by Herbal Terra

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Herbal Terra's Mangosteen is a single-ingredient product: mangosteen dried juice powder liquid extract. Mangosteen is a tropical fruit whose pericarp (the rind) has been used traditionally and is now studied for a few health purposes.

The product also contains menstruum as an inactive ingredient (the liquid base used in extraction).

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Mangosteen's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Mangosteen for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Periodontitis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for mangosteen is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for periodontitis (gum infection and inflammation).

For androgenic alopecia (male-pattern hair loss), Alzheimer's disease, and atopic dermatitis (eczema), we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate it one way or another. If you're considering mangosteen for any of these conditions, talk with your doctor about what the current evidence shows and whether it might fit your treatment plan.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Mangosteen

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Mangosteen is generally considered safe as a food, but the long-term safety of concentrated supplements hasn't been well studied. In trials, people taking mangosteen extract (up to 560 mg daily) have reported mild tiredness, headache, dizziness, malaise, constipation, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry throat, cough, and flu-like symptoms—though it's unclear whether mangosteen caused these or something else did.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information, so the data advises against supplement amounts. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether mangosteen is right for you at these times.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Mangosteen

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Mangosteen.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 125 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet medications (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, and others), mangosteen may increase bleeding risk—check with your doctor or pharmacist first. If you take donepezil (Aricept) for Alzheimer's disease, mangosteen might raise its levels in your brain; have that conversation with your provider too.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Mangosteen may help with gum disease, though the evidence is still developing. If you take blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs, or donepezil, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

A small number of people have reported mild side effects like fatigue and digestive upset, though whether mangosteen caused them isn't clear. Start a conversation with your own healthcare provider to see if it fits your situation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Mangosteen, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7439500706793
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234062
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Mangosteen by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7439500706793
IngredientAmount% DV
Mangosteen dried juice powder liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: USA.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Sugar free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Garcinia mangostana

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Mangosteen by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Mangosteen by Herbal Terra

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 mg per serving

Mangosteen is a tropical fruit whose rind is rich in plant compounds called xanthones that act as antioxidants. While it is popular in juices and supp...

Mangosteen dried juice powder liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Mangosteen by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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125Drugs
122 Moderate 3 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Mangosteen with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Mangosteen dried juice powder liquid extract2 drug types · 125 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of mangosteen with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase the risk of bleeding.
In vitro and animal research shows that gamma-mangostin, a constituent of mangosteen, is a potent and competitive antagonist of the serotonin 2A (5-HT2A) receptor. Antagonism of the 5-HT2A receptor is believed to reduce platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Donepezil (Aricept)

Theoretically, concomitant use of mangosteen with donepezil might increase the effects of donepezil.
Animal research shows that concomitant use of an aqueous extract of mangosteen pericarp with donepezil increases brain concentrations of donepezil at 4 hours by 64% without associated effects on systemic exposure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Mangosteen, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
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Mangosteen by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Mangosteen by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Mangosteen has a known interaction with 125 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Mangosteen contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take mangosteen if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information about mangosteen supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so the data advises against supplement amounts at those times. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you in either situation.
What side effects has mangosteen caused in studies?
In trials using up to 560 mg daily, people reported mild tiredness, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, dry throat, cough, and flu-like symptoms. It's not known whether mangosteen actually caused these or if something else was responsible.
Is mangosteen proven to work for anything?
Mangosteen is rated possibly effective for periodontitis, a gum infection and inflammation. For hair loss, Alzheimer's disease, and eczema, we don't have enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works.
Why is mangosteen liquid, not a pill or powder?
This product is a liquid extract—the juice and active compounds of dried mangosteen pericarp dissolved in a liquid base. That's just how Herbal Terra makes it; liquid extracts can be easier to absorb for some people.
How much mangosteen has been studied?
Most of the safety data comes from trials using up to 560 mg daily of mangosteen extract. Long-term safety of concentrated supplements hasn't been well studied, so it's an area where more research would help.

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Sources & How We Checked

Mangosteen's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Mangosteen 6 references
  1. Chairungsrilerd N, Furukawa K, Ohta T, et al. Histaminergic and serotonergic receptor blocking substances from the medicinal plant Garcinia mangostana. Planta Med 1996;62:471-2.
  2. Wong LP, Klemmer PJ. Severe lactic acidosis associated with juice of the mangosteen fruit Garcinia mangostana. Am J Kidney Dis 2008;51:829-33. PubMed
  3. Furukawa, K., Chairungsrilerd, N., Ohta, T., Nozoe, S., and Ohizumi, Y. [Novel types of receptor antagonists from the medicinal plant Garcinia mangostana]. Nippon Yakurigaku Zasshi 1997;110 Suppl 1:153P-158P. PubMed
  4. Chairungsrilerd, N., Furukawa, K., Tadano, T., Kisara, K., and Ohizumi, Y. Effect of gamma-mangostin through the inhibition of 5-hydroxy-tryptamine2A receptors in 5-fluoro-alpha-methyltryptamine-induced head-twitch responses of mice. Br J Pharmacol. 1998
  5. Suthammarak W, Numpraphrut P, Charoensakdi R, et al. Antioxidant-enhancing property of the polar fraction of mangosteen pericarp extract and evaluation of its safety in humans. Oxid Med Cell Longev 2016;2016:1293036. PubMed
  6. Bae M, Han SY, Kim ES, et al. Effect of Water Extract of Mangosteen Pericarp on Donepezil Pharmacokinetics in Mice. Molecules 2021;26(17):5246. PubMed

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