Garcinia cambogiais a
small fruit that
resembles a miniature
pumpkin. It is
indigenous to India and
parts of Asia, and an
extract from its fruit
and rind is popular in
many natural weight loss
products. The extract is
hydroxycitric acid
(HCA), claimed to
suppress appetite and
enhance fat-burning.
Animal research supports
these claims, but
subsequent human trials
have been equivocal.
Latin Name:
Garcinia cambogia Common Names:
citrin, gambooge,
Brindal Berry,
Gorikapuli, HCA,
Hydroxycitric acid,
Malabar Tamarind Synonyms: Gutta
gamba. Gummigutta. Tom
Rong. Gambodia. Garcinia
Morella. Saskrit name:
Vrikshamla, Kankusta Distribution: SE
Asia, West and Central
Africa, India
Introduction
Garcinia cambogia is
a small, sweet,
exotic fruit native
to South India and
Southeast Asia.
Garcinia has
garnered a lot of
attention of late as
a popular natural
weight loss aid. The
reason is that the
rind of this pumpkin
like fruit is rich
in a substance
called hydroxycitric
acid / HCA, a
principle extract of
Garcinia cambogia.
Garcinia is a source
for a revolutionary
natural diet
ingredient which is
currently a rage in
America, Japan,
Europe, and other
western countries.
Plant Description
Garcinia cambogia is
a moderate-sized,
evergreen tree and
the flowers are
unisexual, sessile
and axillary. The
leaves are dark
green, shining,
elliptic to obovate.
It bears sweet-sour
mixed fruits native
to SE Asia and
India. The fruit may
resemble a small
yellow or reddish
pumpkin, or it may
have a unique purple
color. The fruit of
Garcinia cambogia
has been
traditionally used
in food preparation
and cooking, having
a distinctive taste.
Garcinia has
garnered a lot of
attention of late as
a popular natural
weight loss aid. The
reason is that the
rind of this pumpkin
like fruit is rich
in a substance
called hydroxycitric
acid / HCA.
Benefits & Uses :
1.Garcinia has also
been considered to
make foods more
filling and
satisfying.
2.Garcinia cambogia
was able to decrease
the acidity and to
increase the mucosal
defence in the
gastric areas,
thereby justifying
its use as an
antiulcerogenic
agent.
3.Garcinia does not
contain any
addictive components
and can be taken
without fear of
addiction for
extended periods of
time.
4.Garcinia also
contains significant
amounts of Vitamin C
and has been used as
a heart tonic.
5.Garcinia, when
taken over a period
of time, has the
ability to slow
production of fat
and help the body
metabolize it more
efficiently.
Method for
collection of the
Resin
In order to obtain
the gum-resin
incisions are made
into the tree, or a
large slice is pared
from the bark, from
which the juice
flows thick, viscid,
and bright-yellow,
which is scraped off
and dried in the
sun. If left on the
tree, it speedily
concretes into dry
tears or irregular
masses.
1.Ceylon gamboge:-
It is generally
collected, by making
incisions into the
bark, into which
bamboo joints are
inserted to catch
the oozing fluid,
which subsequently
solidifies. It is
removed from the
bamboo by slowly
rotating them over a
fire until the water
has dried out
sufficiently to
allow the receptacle
to be detached from
the hardened gamboge.
2.Pipe gamboge:- The
best kinds are the
pipe gamboge,
consisting of
cylindrical pieces,
often cohering
together, forming
irregular masses
weighing several
pounds.
Phytochemistry : The
plant contains acids
tartaric, citric and phosporic. The latex
of Garcinia cambogia
contains two
polyisoprenylated
benzophenone
derivatives,
camboginol (I) and
cambogin (II).
Chemistry : The
major phytoconstituent in
Garcinia cambogia is
Hydroxycitric acid.
This principal acid
has been found to
suppress the fatty
acid synthesis,
lipogenesis, food
intake, and promotes
glycogenesis,
gluconeogenesis and
induced weight loss.
How it works
Garcinia Cambogia
fills the glycogen
stores in the liver
and other tissues,
thereby reducing
appetite while
increasing energy
levels. Garcinia
Cambogia lowers the
production of
triglycerides and
cholesterol and may
also increase
thermogenesis, the
burning of calories.
Unlike chemical
stimulants commonly
used in weight loss
products, Garcinia
Cambogia does not
act on the central
nervous system. This
means that Garcinia
Cambogia will not
cause insomnia,
nervousness, changes
in blood pressure or
heart rate and its
effectiveness will
not diminish with
time.
History
In Ayurveda, it is
said that the sour
flavors, such as
those from Garcinia,
activate digestion.
Garcinia has also
been considered to
make foods more
filling and
satisfying, and has
been used routinely
for many centuries
with no known
toxicity. This herb
has been used
historically in
India to support the
treatment of various
health conditions.
Dosage and
Administration
While there is no
recommended dosage,
a normal dosage of
HCA would likely be
250 to 1,000 mg
taken 3 times per
day. The reason that
we say 250 to 1,000
mg of HCA as opposed
to garcinia cambogia
itself is because
more products
labeled garcinia
cambogia are
standardized to
contain a fixed
amount of HCA.
Quality Assurance
As we believe in
providing quality
products that are
close to nature, we
conduct various
stringent quality
tests under the
supervision of the
experts. These tests
are performed with
due care from the
very initial stage
of procurement of
the products to the
final stage of
delivery to the end
users.
Packaging
We also provide
reliable packaging
of the
Garcinia Cambogia
and other Garcinia
Cambogia products.
During the packaging
procedure, we keep
the hygienic level
high and also ensure
that there is no
human touch.
Moreover, the
packaging has also
helped in the easy
and safe delivery of
the products.
We are dealing with
various
esteemed clients
located in India as
well as in the
markets of New
Zealand and Dubai.
We also promise to
serve a superlative
range of Garcinia
Cambogia and
Garcinia Cambogia products which
includes green
Garcinia Cambogia
powder to our new
customers as we
serve to our
existing satisfied
clientele. The
frequent and
concrete feedbacks
from our customers
have also helped in
the advancement of
the managerial
activities and
serving the products
as per the demand
prevailing in the
market. Last but not
the least; we are
also looking forward
to provide more
beneficial deals in
the forthcoming
years.