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Garcinia indica (Kokum): A Comprehensive Review On Its Botanical Characteristics, Phytochemistry, Nutritional Value and Comparative Therapeutical Potential

Author(s) Dhara Shrikant Gharat, Dr. Rajan Kothari, Dr. Sonali Vinod Uppalwar
Country India
Abstract The tropical evergreen tree Garcinia indica, also referred to as kokum, is found in some parts of India and is a member of the Clusiaceae family, which includes the mangosteen family. It has served a number of functions in both industrial and culinary settings, such as acting as an acidulant in pickles, butter, wine, health drinks, and curries [1]. Every year, from March to May, the trees bear fruit during the summer. When fully mature, the fruits turn scarlet to dark purple, but when uncooked, they are green. They add acidity to curries and are used to make pickles and juice [2].In Ayurvedic medicine, kokum has a long history. It was originally used to cure ear infections, dermatitis, diarrhea, dysentery, wounds, and to help with digestion. Oil is extracted from kokum seeds [4]. High-performance liquid chromatography was used to identify the organic acids present in the leaves and rinds of Garcinia indica (Kokam). Using UV detection at 210 nm and isocratic elution with 8 mM sulfuric acid as the mobile phase at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min, it was shown that the main organic acid in leaves and rinds is (−)-hydroxycitric acid, which is present to the extent of 4.1–4.6 and 10.3–12.7%, respectively.Citric acid and hydroxycitric acid lactone are found in trace amounts in leaves and rinds. The coefficient of variation for this approach ranges from 2.8 to 4.2%, demonstrating its high reproducibility. This is the first HPLC report on the organic acid composition of G. indica leaves and rinds. All rights reserved[7].
Keywords Garcinia indica, Hydroxycitric acid, Mangosteen, Authentication
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-12
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63528
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