HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARCINIA COMBOGIA (KUDAM PULI)

GARCINIA CAMBOGIA
Garcinia cambogia is a medium sized tree with dropping branches  commonly found in evergreen and semi green forest of south west India .It is popularly known as Malabar tamarind .It is belongs to the family of Clusiaceae .It is mainly grown for its fruits in southeast Asia ,coastal karnataka,kerala,and Africa.
Garcinia cambogia leaves are dark green and oval shaped with narrow ended .The tree is tolerant to drought and flowers during summer season ,it ripens during rainy seasons.The fruits are sour and greenish yellow color like small pumpkin .It can be used for cooking for preparing many diseases instead of using normal tamarind. 
Garcinia combogia contains  plant phenols like xanthones ,carcinol powerful antioxidant vitamin C, Hydroxy citric acid,iron,potassium,calcium etc.
The other names of Garcinia cambogia are Malabar tamarind ,Garcinia Gummi-Gutta,Kudam puli and it is called brindle berry in Ayurveda.It is often used as an alternative medicine for its admirable anti colic action.
It has an antioxidant property,anti cancer and anti inflammatory property.In Ayurveda system of medicine it has been used for treating many diseases like rheumatism,piles and bilious affections ,weight loss,uterine disorders etc.

 It helps to 
  •  Promotes weight loss because of its compound Hydroxycitric acid is a hey ingredient for weight loss is its  suppress  hunger naturally and  also block the enzyme which is responsible for the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar and fat.
  • Reduce the blood cholesterol level and also prevents the coronary heart diseases.
  • Controls blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
  • Protects from colic pain and irregular bowel movements.
  • Promotes good digestion,and strengtherns our digestive system.
  • Prevents acidity.
  • Boost immunity and prevent from other infectious diseases because it is having powerful antioxidant vitamin C.
  • Prevents and protects from cancer because of its plant phenols  xanthones, carcinol and powerful antioxidant vitamin C will prevent and fight free radicals which are  key reasons for cancer and some other serious diseases.
  • Improves RBC count
  • Prevents Gastrointestinal disorders .


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