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Garcinia indica, a plant in the mangosteen family (Clusiaceae), commonly known as kokum, is a fruit-bearing tree that has culinary, pharmaceutical, and industrial uses. It grows primarily in India's Western Ghats: in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala. Kokum is a tropical fruit native to India and other parts of Southeast Asia. It is also known as Garcinia Indica, a plant species that belongs to the Clusiaceae family. [1] Kokum has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its numerous health benefits. The fruit is mainly consumed in the form of juice or added as a souring agent to curries and pickles. In Ayurveda, kokum is considered a cooling food and is used to treat pitta-related disorders such as ulcers, indigestion, and ... Kokum – Garcinia indica is an antioxidant rich fruit used in the name of Vrikshamla in Ayurveda. Kokum butter juice, prepared from its fruits, is a famous coolant summer juice widely used in South India. Botanical name – Garcinia indica Linn Family- Guttiferae (Nagakesara kula) Its fruits are green when unripe. Only ripe dark red colored fruit is useful for medicinal purposes. Kokum is also known as the “Indian Butter Tree” and is a fruit-bearing tree. All parts of Kokum i.e., (fruits, peels and seeds) have plenty of health benefits. The dried peel of the fruit is used as a flavoring agent in curries.
