Santol / Wild Mangosteen

Santol – The Wild Mangosteen

Frequency: Sacral & Solar Plexus Chakra
Origin: Thailand / Cambodia / Laos
Taste Profile: Creamy / Tart Citrus Like / Milky Sweet
Availability: May – October

Energetic Properties:
Brings a playful lightness to heavy moods
Supports gentle cleansing and digestive flow
Balances sweet desire with grounded satisfaction

Physical Benefits:
High in vitamin C, calcium, iron and dietary fibre
Supports immunity, gut health and steady energy
Traditionally used to aid digestion and cleanse the system

Santol is a like Mangosteen giant, more grounded cousin. Fondly known as Wild Mangosteen or Cotton Fruit, this extremely rare and almost unheard of fruit thrives across the humid orchards of Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, where its softly wrinkled golden skin and cottony white flesh are a beloved seasonal treat. Peel away the fuzzy rind and you’ll find a pillowy interior, spongy, juicy and best enjoyed by sucking the flesh from its smooth seeds.

The flavour dances between a gentle milky sweetness and a tangy, floral citrus note, sometimes drifting into an almost umami savour that surprises first-time tasters. The balance of sweet and sour shifts with the tree’s age and the sun’s generosity, giving each fruit a story of its own.

Traditionally, Santol is eaten fresh, straight from the tree, but its versatility shines in jams, chutneys, candies and pickles. Locals even dry and grind the rind into a tangy spice for warming stews and curries.

Energetically, Santol brightens the sacral and solar plexus chakras, sweeping away dullness and restoring gentle motivation and digestive flow.

This is fruit for soft cleansing, for giggling and for remembering that sweetness and tang can live side by side in harmony.