On recent visit to my home country, the Philippines, I was amazed at how a microentrepreneur managed to harness the vitamins and minerals from mangosteen, and provide it in capsule form. Mangosteen has proven to be rich in anti oxidants and tannins that can cure a range of illnesses, from heart problems, joint pains, allergies to cancer. The mangosteen capsules (and now in coffee and tea form) could be procured almost everywhere, however the technology has proven to be exclusive that prices are still non affordable for the masses. I would like to propose testing mangosteen for mass production into capsules or into tea form so that poor people would also avail of it. Alternatively, similar to mangosteen, I would also like to propose testing promegranate for its properties and for possibility for mass production. Promegranate is produced in south India and could be an alternative source of natural medicines for the poor.
Dr. Aimée Hampel-Milagrosa