Plant Description:

The fruit of Garciniacambogia has been traditionally used in food preparation and cooking. Additional
ethnobotanical uses include its use as a digestive and a traditional remedy to treat bowel complaints, intestinal
parasites and rheumatism. This small fruit, reminiscent of a pumpkin in appearance, is currently most popularly
used and widely advertised as a weight-loss supplement. It‟s moderate to medium sized tree grows well in
Western Ghats of South India.