GARCINIA - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD Garcinia (Garcinia gummi-gutta) is a tree that grows in India and Southeast Asia The fruit rind contains a chemical called hydroxycitric acid (HCA) HCA used in dietary supplements
Garcinia Cambogia: Potential Health Benefits vs. Risks Garcinia cambogia (Garcinia gummi-gutta) contains several active compounds, including hydroxycitric acid (HCA), that may benefit human health It has been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat conditions such as hemorrhoids, irregular periods, and even intestinal parasites
Garcinia - Wikipedia Garcinia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Clusiaceae native to the Sundaland bioregion of Asia, America, Australia, tropical and southern Africa, and Polynesia [ 1 ] The number of species is disputed; Plants of the World Online (POWO) recognise up to 400 [ 2 ]
Garcinia Cambogia: Does it Work for Weight Loss? - Drugs. com Garcinia cambogia is an extract obtained from the dried fruit of the Garcinia cambogia (GC) tree, a native plant species of South India and South Asia 1,2 The fruit looks like a small green pumpkin, and is used extensively in Asian-style cooking for its sour flavor
Garcinia Cambogia: Usefulness and Safety | NCCIH Garcinia cambogia is a tree native to India and Southeast Asia, where it is commonly found in evergreen forests The fruit has been used as a tea in folk medicine for inflammation and stomach complaints, while the fruit rind has a history of traditional use as a food preservative
Garcinia: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dose Precautions - RxList People take Garcinia by mouth for weight loss, exercise performance, joint pain, bloody diarrhea, to increase bowel movements, and for treating worms and parasites How does work? Garcinia contains the chemical hydroxycitric acid
Health Benefits of Garcinia Cambogia - WebMD Claims made in support of garcinia cambogia’s potential benefits suggest that it can help weight loss, reduce appetite, lower cholesterol, improve rheumatism, and even relieve intestinal problems