Description
Garcinia gummi-gutta is a tropical species of Garcinia native to southern Asia. Common names include Garcinia cambogia, as well as brindle berry, Goraka, Malabar tamarind, and kudam puli. The fruit looks like a small pumpkin and is green to pale red and yellow in color.
Product Summary
Garcinia Cambogia (Brindle Berry – Goroka)
Garcinia Cambogia, known as Goraka (Sinhala) and Kadam Puli (Tamil) is a medium evergreen, shade-loving, relatively slow-growing tree naturally found in the local tropical rainforests Wet & intermediate zones of Sri Lanka. The tree is small to medium-sized with horizontal or drooping branches.
Its bark is blackish and rough with dark-yellow latex. The leaves are dark green, relatively thick, and shiny. The leaves grow to be 5-13cm long and 2-8 cm broad. Goraka flowers are white blooms from February to April. The fruit is yellow, purple, or reddish with 7-13 very deep vertical grooves. The flesh of the fruit is mild to distinctly acidic. Six to eight seeds, 2.5 cm long and 1.6 cm wide cling to the flesh of the fruit.
Goraka has been used in Sri Lanka since ancient times for culinary and medicinal purposes. The young Goraka fruits are green in color and it will gradually turn yellow when ripe. Once fully ripe, fruits are collected, cut in half, deseeded, and sun-dried for a day. The sun-dried fruit halves are smoked till black and are rubbed with a mixture of salt and oil before transferring to earthenware pots and tightly sealed. These will stay fresh for years. Before use, the pieces are washed under running water to remove any dust accumulated from the drying and smoking process. It is then soaked for 10 minutes in water.
Goraka has become the latest novelty to hit the health industry and has become in demand all over the world. Recent clinical studies have shown the effectiveness of Goraka in tackling weight loss and boosting the immune system. Goroka is an effective fat burner that people around the world can use to lose their unwanted weight.
the wet and. It has tremendous potential as a cash crop and foreign revenue from Goroka is expected to increase exponentially.
Ecological Requirements
The Goroka tree requires an evenly distributed rainfall with a short dry period (15-20 days), which helps to initiate flowering. It grows in the wet and intermediate zones. Shade is needed during the initial 2-3 years of growth. Goroka can be successfully grown on a variety of soils. It should be noted the species is not able to adapt to limestone and sandy alluvial soils. The best soil for Goroka cultivation is deep, well-drained, slightly acidic, clay loam soil.
Food and Culinary Uses
The Goroka fruits are too acidic to be eaten raw. They are valued for their sundried rind which is widely used in Sri Lankan and Indian cooking. The ingredient is used in place of lime and tamarind in Indian subcontinental cooking and is commonly known as Garcinia Cambogia, the dried Goroka rinds are used along with salt for washing seafood prior to cooking. Goroka is known to destroy histamine in fish by 80%. Goroka is also used as a preservative. Goroka is a key ingredient in preparing “Fish ambulthiyal” which has a shelf life of about 7 days at room temperature. Goroka also improves the hardiness of the fish pieces.
Medicinal Uses
Various parts of Garcinia Cambogia are used in Ayurveda for their therapeutic and antiseptic properties. It is used to promote digestion, and a decoction made out of it is used against Arthritis and some uterine diseases. It is also known to cure ulcers, weak gums, and bowel complaints. The leaves, bark, and flowers are used for treating fractures. It is also used in veterinary medicine. Goroka helps to boost the immune system, lower elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, and help to protect the body against cancer.
We made liquids soon in powder, overseas it is made into capsules, tablets and sold as a dietary supplement. Modern research is increasingly using Goraka as an active ingredient in preparing special blends that help weight loss, detox, and rejuvenate the body. Goraka is also used in food fortification, especially in milk foods such as yogurt.
Global Potential
Advantage of Garcinia Cambogia’s newfound fame in the global health and wellness industry. Health benefits of Goraka and formulate effective weight loss supplements. Treats obesity? This fruit is a natural remedy for obesity. The hydroxy citric acid in it helps in breaking in burning down the fats in the body system leading to weight reduction. Also, the same acid helps in suppressing the pangs of hunger hence reducing the uptake of food that leads to massive weight gain. The fact that this fruit does not contain sugar or calories, when consumed it does not result in weight gain.
Reduces cholesterol? hydroxy citric acid reduces cholesterol levels in the body. This is why the fruit should be taken soon after the major meals. This makes the fruit home and natural remedy for the treatment of hypertension and other cholesterol-related conditions in the body.
Diabetes? The fruit produced by the goraka tree is essential in-home management and control of blood sugar. The fruit does not contain glucose, hence ideal for lowering the blood sugar, thus when combined with a proper diet replaces the over-the-counter medicine for diabetes.
Digestion-related issues? This fruit is best for digestion-related issues such as constipation and bowel problems. This is made possible by the presence of fiber and water in the fruit that enhances digestion.
Cancer- The fruit is a good source of antioxidants that blocks the multiplication and spreading of cancer cells. The fruits work for colon, prostate, and breast cancer.
Anti-inflammatory properties- The fruit has some anti-inflammatory properties that help in preventing inflammatory diseases.
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