Health benefits of kokum

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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2. About Kokum 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.

3. Benefits of Kokum 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.

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. 

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