Origin: The Mangosteen is native to the Malay Archipelago and Indonesia. Distribution: Mangosteen was first domesticated in Thailand and Burma. Its main distribution now includes Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Burma, Malaysia and Singapore.Mangosteen is used for diarrhea, urinary tract infections (UTIs), gonorrhea, thrush, tuberculosis, menstrual disorders, cancer, osteoarthritis, and an intestinal infection called dysentery. It is also used for stimulating the immune system and improving mental health.