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Botanical Name |
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Garcinia Cambogia |
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Common Name |
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Malabar Tamarind, Alliaceae, Kudampuli, Brindall Berry |
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CAS # |
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90045-23-1, F.E.M.A. : 2826 |
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Plant Parts Used |
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Fruits |
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Extraction Method |
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Steam Distillation |
Description :
Cambodge (Garcinia cambogia Desr.) is a tropical fruit commonly known as
Malabar tamarind.
Constituents & Specifications :
Tartaric acid (10.6 %) , glucose (15%), phosphoric acid (1.5%)
Properties :
It has refrigerant properties and helps in skin ailments and in ailing
cholesterol.
Benefits & Uses :
- Cambodge is used as condiment of flavoring curries. It is also rich
in acids & possess marked antiseptic properties. Further, it is also
used as a substitute for acetic & formic acids in coagulation of
latex.
- Its other medicinal values include helping in rheumatism & bowel
complaints as well as a rinse for some veterinary diseases.