Garcinia indica, a plant in the mangosteen family, commonly known as kokum, is a fruit-bearing tree that has culinary, pharmaceutical, and industrial uses.
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Garcinia Indica is a deep purple color fruit. It is popularly
known as "Kokum" in India. The natural outer cover of the
fruit is dried and used as a spice. It gives out tangy flavor
since it contains citric acid, acetic acid, hydroxycitric acid,
ascorbic acid, malic acid and garcinol. Kokum juice is very
popular in India especially during hot summer. It is delicious
and has a cooling effect on the body. It is very refreshing
drink. It not only quenches your thirst, but also helps to
prevents dehydration and sunstroke due to heat.
About Kokum
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Kokum juice improves the digestion and appetite. It is also
used to treat piles and dysentery.
It helps to reduce fever and allergic reactions.
Kokum fruit is rich in antioxidant.
Kokum butter which is also a product of kokum fruit is used
widely in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to treat dry,
chapped and sensitive skin, etc. It is a popular skin
moisturizer.
Kokum aids to weight loss.
Benefits of Kokum
4. It also strengthens the cardio-vascular system and stabilize
liver function.
It has anthelmintic and anti-ulcer properties.
It can relieve you from gastric problems like acidity,
flatulence, constipation and indigestion.
Stops vomiting sensations.
It is low in calories and contains no saturated fats or
cholesterol and is rich in dietary fibre.
Fresh kokum fruit is a rich source of B-complex vitamins
such as thiamin, niacin and folates.