Garcinia cambogia is an Ayurvedic herb and is used for lipid control. The herb has traditionally been used for weight loss in Ayurveda. The herb can also be used to increase a person’s height and in suppressing skin related diseases. The herb has a fruit resembling pumpkin.
In Ayurveda, the herb Garcinia cambogia is called Nagkear kul, Vrikshamla. It also has various other names like Brindle berry, malabar tamarind, brindall berry, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), uppagi, gorikapuli, mangosteen oil tree, garcinia kola and gambooge. The herb is vata and kapha dosha suppressant. It’s oil, bark and fruit are used for medicinal uses.
Health Benefits of Garcinia cambogia
Following are some of the health benefits of Garcinia herb –
- Appetite Suppressant — The herb works as an appetite suppressant. The herb aids in weight loss as it speeds up the metabolism.
- Low Carb Diets — The herb helps those who follow a low carb diet as it inhibits the carbohydrate cravings. It boosts the serotonin levels in the brain and hence reduces carbohydrate desires.
- Boosts energy – It helps increase the energy levels. It deflects the calorie consumption away from production of fats to glycogen.
- Immune system — The herb is a solution for various problems such as bowel complaints, flu symptoms, swelling, colic pains and rheumatism. It also relieves sore throats, cold and liver ailments.
- Ulcers — Garcinia extract helps enhance mucosal defence mechanism in the stomach, which also helps with gastric ulcer. Herb consumption lessens stomach acidity too to enhance defensive mechanism.
Ayurvedic Properties of Garcinia cambogia
- Guna — Ruksh (dry), laghu (light)
- Virya — Ushna (hot)
- Rasa — Amal (sour)
These are some of the health benefits of Garcinia cambogia herb.
