Medical Uses of Xanthones

This information is based of the research of Dr. J. Frederic Templeman, M.D.


"Let Food Be Your medicine" -- Hippocrates

Here is a list of medical conditions that Dr. Templeman uses mangosteen and xanthones contained within the fruit as first line treatment in his medical practice:

  • ERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease)
  • Hiatal hernia
  • Diverticulitis
  • Arthritis
  • Sleep disorders
  • Irritable bowel disease (diarrheal type)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Neurodermatitis
  • Fatigue
  • Eczema
  • Mild depression
  • Muscle or joint pain without evidence of Arthritis
  • Seborrhea
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections in the elderly

    Disclaimer: Information herein is not intended to be taken as medical advice. No therapeutic or medical claims are either implied or made. Do not alter any medical treatment or the use of medications without the permission of your medical care provider.
Here is a list of prescription medications that Dr. Templeman has replaced with mangosteen and xanthones:
  • Nexium, Prevacid, Aciphex, & other proton pump inhibitors.
  • Zantac, Pepcid, & other H2 blockers.
  • Allegra, Zyrtec, Claritin, Clarinex, & other antihistamines.
  • Singulair, Prednisone
  • Lotrisone, Topicort, Cutivate, Diprolene, & other topical Cortico Steroids used for skin conditions (Eczema, Psoriasis, Seborrhea)
  • Valium, Xanax, & other minor tranquilizers.
  • Tegretol, Neurontin, & other anti-epileptic drugs used (off label) for chronic pain relief.
  • Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro, & other antidepressants when used for Dysthymia & anxiety states.
  • Vicodin, Percocet, Duragesic patch, Methadone, & other narcotics used for chronic pain control.
  • Celebrex, Vioxx, Bextra, Naproxen, Arthrotec, Ibuprofin, & other anti-inflammatories used for Musculo-Skeletal pain & inflammation.
  • Ultram, Talwin, & other non-Opiod pain preparations.
  • Midrin, Fioricet, Imitrex, Amerge, Maxalt, Zomig, & other Seretonergil Migraine headache preparations.
  • Lipitor, Zolor, Pravacol, & other Lipid-lowering agents.
  • Valtrex, & other anti-herpetic agents.
  • Aricept, Cognex, & other Alzheimer’s preparations.
  • Anusol, & other Hemorrhoid preparations