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the rinds expel a sweet aroma. Historically, there are numerous health benefits linked to
nearly every part of the tree, but the seeds of the Kokum tree may hold even more beneficial
properties, according to research conducted at the Department of Pathology at Wayne State
University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan.
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Historical Benefits
Ayurvedic physicians have long used Kokum seed butter to help heal numerous
ailments. According to the National Institutes of Health National Center for Complimentary
and Alternative Medicine, ayurvedic medicine is a historically based healing arts system
originating in India. This alternative medicine practice involves using products such as
spices, herbs, vitamins, proteins, minerals, and metals for healing - and garcinia indica seed
butter is a common remedy used.
Garcinia indica seed butter, according to ayurvedic physicians, is helpful in treating
mouth sores, prevents numerous types of infection and digestion imbalance, and can
relieve joint pain. However, according to the Food and Drug Administration, consumers
should know that ayurvedic products are generally not reviewed or approved by the FDA,
and scientific studies are limited on most ayurvedic products.
Modern-Day Health Benefits
The garcinia indica tree's major health benefits are derived from garcinol, a
substance found in the seeds and other parts of the tree. Kokum seed butter, in particular,
has non-greasy moisturizing properties that are being used in many cosmetics, creams,
conditioners and soaps. This substance has antioxidant properties and displays
antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents, according to researchers at Wayne State
University. The research conducted at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center shows
that garcinol is able to kill the H. pylori bacteria that can cause ulcers and evidence suggests
that garcinol could be useful as an anti-cancer agent because it inhibits the growth of cancer
cells. It also promotes brain health by facilitating the growth of cells and can prevent
cardiovascular disease by suppressing the production of reactive oxygen.
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