Garcinia - Health Benefits, Classification, Vernacular Names, Dosage & Ayurvedic Properties

Dr Vikram Chauhan28 Feb, 2025Health

Garcinia is a tropical plant and is native to India and Southeast Asia. It comprises more than 200 species that can be found throughout the world. One of the most common and known is Garcinia Cambogia, i.e. commonly named as malabar tamarind, and it possesses many therapeutic properties. This can be sold as a dietary supplement and is available in the form of powder or pills.