Introduction to Garcinia indica

and its scope for value addition

Distribution of G. indica

Kokum (Garcinia indica) is one of the important

indigenous tree spice crops originated and grown in
Western Ghats of India, South Konkan region of
Maharashtra, Coorg, Wynad and Goa and Surat
district of Gujarat on the West Coast of India and to
some extent in the forests of Assam, Meghalaya,
West. Bengal.
It is mostly found as a kitchen garden plant or mixed
crop in plantations of coconut, areca nut, as roadside
plants or in forest.
Useful parts in Kokum

The Kokum Pericarp – which is the rind or peel and

contains the highest level of xanthones.
The pulp – which is the fruit and is known for being
one of the tastiest fruits in the world.
The seeds – found within the white pulp.
Potential Benefits of Kokum

Anti-viral
Anti-bacterial
Free radical fighter
Cardio support
Immune system Enhancer
Powerful antioxidant
Skin rashes, infections and wounds
Diarrhea
Anti-inflammatory
Vasorelaxant
Value addition in Kokum

Kokum Rind Powder

Kokum Sarbat Mixture
Kokum Solkadhi Mixture
Kokum Wine
Kokum Honey
Hydroxycitric acid (HCA)
Kokum seeds are extracted to produce kokum butter
Conclusion

Garcinia indica (dried rind known as ‘kokum’) is an Indian

spice used in many parts of the country.
 It is a traditional home remedy in case of flatulence, heat
strokes and infections.
 Many therapeutic effects of the fruit include its usefulness
as an infusion, in skin ailments such as rashes caused by
allergies; treatment of burns, scalds and chaffed skin; to
relieve sunstroke; remedy for dysentery and mucous
diarrhoea; an appetizer and a good liver tonic; to improve
appetite and to allay thirst; as a cardiotonic and for
bleeding, piles, dysentery, tumours and heart diseases .