Garcinia indica
Garcinia indica, commonly known as Kokum, is a tropical evergreen tree native to the Western Ghats of India. Renowned for its deep red pericarp, it is widely utilized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and culinary practices for its antioxidant properties, aiding digestion and managing cholesterol through its bioactive hydroxycitric acid.
- Scientific name: Garcinia indica
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Clusiaceae and is identified by the genus Garcinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Clusiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Garcinia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, scientifically known as Garcinia indica, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its primary geographical distribution is centered within the Indian Subcontinent. Within this region, it is most notably found growing in the coastal areas of India. This localized presence makes it an important indigenous species for the local environment. Consequently, its habitat is highly concentrated in these specific tropical zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia indica has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoxanthochymol, xanthochymol, garcinol, Garcinol, camboginol.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoxanthochymol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| xanthochymol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| garcinol | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Garcinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camboginol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gambogic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isogarcinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Garcinia indica has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia indica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, amnesia, dementia, memory disorders.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| amnesia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dementia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| memory disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |