Kokkam

Kokkam

Latin Name:

Garcinia indica

Family:

Clusiaceae (Guttiferae)

Name in Different Language:

  • Sanskrit: Vrikshamla, Amlavetasa
  • Hindi: Kokum

Pharmalogical Actions:

  • It treats dermatitis.[i]
  • It provides relieve from rashes, red welts on the skin caused by an allergic reaction.[ii]

Therapeutic Dose:

  • Powder: 1-3 grams
  • Extract (standardized to HCA): 500 mg to 1000 mg

Reference

[1] .Lim, Sung Ho, et al. “Pharmacological activity of Garcinia indica (Kokum): An updated review.” Pharmaceuticals 14.12 (2021): 1338.

[2] Chukra, Amlavrkshak, and Amsula Kokam. “Garc; n; a; nd; ca Cho; sy.” (2004).

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