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Garcinia xanthochymus, Garcinia tinctoria, Himalayan Garcinia, False mangosteen, Gamboge

Garcinia xanthochymus, Garcinia tinctoria

Himalayan Garcinia, False mangosteen, Gamboge
Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae
Origin: India, Bangladesh, Malasia
Big tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterEdible plantEthnomedical plant.
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Medium sized tree with large leaves. Flowering occurs between March and May. Golden yellow berry, 2-3" in diameter with a yellow, juicy, and acidic pulp usually containing two seeds. Often used in making jams. Can be used as a substitute for tamarind in cooking. Fruit juice and bark extract are used as dyes. Contains a biologically active compound which is known to inhibit the synthesis of lipids and fatty acids and lower the formation of LDL and triglycerides. Garcinia also contains significant amounts of Vitamin C and has been used as a heart tonic. Research suggests that this natural extract may also inhibit the conversion of excess calories to body fat. Additionally, appetite is also suppressed by promoting synthesis of glycogen. Glycogen is the stored form of glucose, one of the body's primary sources of energy. Increased glycogen production and storage is the body's normal way of signaling the brain's satiety centre that enough food has been eaten. This has made Garcinia a very effective herbal medicine for controlling obesity and cholesterol. It is a well established fat burning agent all over the world and is currently becoming a rage in America, Japan, Europe and many other western nations. It is recommended as a dieting aid supported by exercise and a balanced nutritional diet.


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