Garcinia cambogia Hort. ex Boerl.
Garcinia cambogia, sometimes called cambogia garcinia – is a tropical fruit, native to South and South-East Asia including Indonesia, parts of India and Sri Lanka.The small, robust garcinia cambogia fruit resembles miniature yellow or green pumpkins – but are sour and unpleasant when eaten raw.
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Habit: Tree
- Habitat: Evergreen tropical shrub and native to Southeast Asia
- Status : Common
Vernacular names
English - Malabar tamarind
Malayalam - Kudam puli
Medicinal Uses
* Fat burning
* Appetite suppressant
* Overall weight loss
* Aided digestion
* Cholesterol reduction
* Blood sugar control
