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Garcinia cambogia Garcinia cambogia

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Garcinia cambogia
Common Names
Garcinia cambogia , Brindleberry, Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA), Gambooge
Botanical Name
Garcinia cambogia
Family
CLUSIACEAE OR GUTTIFERAE
Garcinia cambogia Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Weight Loss *
Properties: Stimulant*
Parts Used:
Constituents:
Both Garcinia cambogia and the extracted acid HCA are widely used in weight control formulas. HCA inhibits the formation of fatty acids and therefore less fat is available to the cells to be stored by the body. HCA also reduces appetite according to studies.
Over-the-counter weight loss supplements for weight control usually offer HCA in dosages of 250 to 1,000 mg 3 times daily. HCA is available in many forms, including capsules, powders, tablets, and even snack bars. Products are often labeled Garcinia cambogia and standardized to contain a fixed percentage of HCA. Why use the whole fruit? What garcinia fruit offers that HCA supplements do not is potassium. The HCA in supplements is bound to calcium and is poorly absorbed.
Related Species mangosteen - Garcinia mangostana
Garcinia cambogia Remedies
remedy Prep Methods : May be infused in tea although quite distasteful and may be taken as a capsule or extract
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referencesGarcinia cambogia Medicinal Uses & References
Fat blocker
The HCA in the whole fruit is coupled with potassium and is readily absorbed into the bloodstream for maximum effectiveness to block fat absorption, leading to weight loss. The HCA in supplements is bound to calcium and is poorly absorbed 752
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Plant Description
Garcinia cambogia is a yellowish fruit native to India and has been long used in their Ayurvedic traditions to treat rheumatism and bowl complaints.
Folklore, Myths and Legends
mountain rose herbs

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Garcinia cambogia Origin- India small, sweet, purple fruit called the Malabar tamarind or, as it is most commonly called, garcinia. This fruit is a