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Kokum fruit contains compounds that have antioxidant, anti-bacterial and antifungal
properties. Scientific research indicates activity against several cancer cell lines,
including breast cancer, liver cancer and leukemia. In addition, Kokum also exhibits antihistamine
and anti-inflammatory properties.
Traditionally, Kokum has been used for many years as a medicinal treatment for
diarrhea, skin infection and wounds in throughout South Asia. Dried Kokum fruit rinds are
widely used in cooking as they impart a sweetish-tangy flavor to the food. The fruits contain
citric acid, acetic acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid, hydroxycitric acid and garcinol.
Life-enhancing antioxidant found in Kokum pericarp is called Xanthone.
Proven Benefits of Xanthones
1) Anti-fatigue
2) Anti-obesity
3) Anti-depression
4) Anti-anxiety
5) Anti-Alzheimer’s disease
6) Anti-arthritis
7) Anti–periodontic (gum disease)
8) Anti-allergic / anti-histamine
9) Anti-seborrheic (skin disease)
10) Anti-pyretic (anti-fever)
11) Anti-Parkinsonism
12) Anti-diarrhea
13) Anti-neuralgia (nerve pain)
14) Anti-vertigo (dizziness)
15) Anti-glaucoma
16) Analgesic
17) Anti-inflammatory (without side effects)
18) Anti-ulcer (ulcers of stomach, mouth, small bowel, large bowel)
Potential Benefits of Kokum
1) Anti-viral
2) Anti-bacterial
3) Free radical fighter
4) Cardio support
5) Immune system Enhancer
6) Powerful antioxidant
7) Skin rashes, infections and wounds
8) Diarrhea
9) Anti-inflammatory
10) Vasorelaxant
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Resource Book on Kokum (Garcinia indica Choisy)
Western Ghats Kokum Foundation, Panaji - Goa