Kokum
| Botanical Name | Garcinia indica |
| Common Name | Kokum |
| Family | Clusiaceae |
| Part-Used | Ripe Fruit, concentrate oil, seed and bark. |
Description:
Found in Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, South Gujrat, Assam and West Bengal.
Active Compounds:
Garnicol
Medicinal Properties:
The fruit is refrigerant, demulcent and astringent.
Uses:
Kokum oil is used to treat dysentery and diarrhea. It is useful in phthisis and skin diseases. External application of oil accelerates healing of ulcers, urticaria & fissures of lips.
