Botanical Name: Garcinia gummi-gutta
Other Names: Kudam Puli, Goraka, Uppage, Malabaru Chinta, Malabar Tamarind and brindle berry.
Garcinia cambogia, originating from India and Southeast Asia, has a historical presence in Asian countries where its fruit pulp and rind are utilized as a condiment and food preservative. The rind specifically contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), a chemical that has been the subject of studies exploring its potential effects on appetite.
Medicinal Uses:
- Relief of joint pain
- Digestive symptoms
- Improve athletic performance
- Weight loss
