The dried rind of Garcinia cambogia, commonly known as Malabar Tamarind, has unique and varied use as condiment for flavoring curries, curingand drying fish and used as medicines for various ailments. In Kerala the dried rind is used to add flavor curries. In Sri Lanka, the fruits picked under -ripe, the thick pericarp is cut into section s which along with salt is used in curing and drying fish. Rich in acids it possesses marked antiseptic properties. The dried rind is also used for polishing gold and silver and as a substitute for acetic and formic acids in the coagulation of latex. A decoction of the fruit rind is very effective in rheumatism and bowel complaints. It is also used as a rinse for some veterinary diseases. An yellow translucent resin from the tree which is soluble in turpentine, gives an yellow varnish. It combats blood fat levels and increase metabolism helping in weight loss. Garcinia is a rich source of Vitamin C and has been used as a heart tonic . In Indian traditional medicine, this species was prescribed for edema, delayed menstruation, constipation and intestinal parasites. In the form of decoction, it was also used for rheumatism and bowel complaints. Extracts from this species are an ingredient in some herbal appetatite suppressant and energy products. It is used in weight -loss supplements.
Product Details - Botanical Name: Garcinia cambogia
- Family Name: Cluciaceae
- Common Name: Malabar Tamarind, Brindall Berry, Chikana Red Mango, Mangosteen.
- Part/Product Used/Offered: Fruits, Extract
- Habitat: Commonly found in the evergreen and shola forests of western ghats in Indi a
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