Pharmacological Activity of Garcinia indica (Kokum): An Updated Review

Sung Ho Lim, Ho Seon Lee, Chang Hoon Lee, Chang Ik Choi

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Abstract

Garcinia indica (commonly known as kokum), belonging to the Clusiaceae family (mangos-teen family), is a tropical evergreen tree distributed in certain regions of India. It has been used in culinary and industrial applications for a variety of purposes, including acidulant in curries, pickles, health drinks, wine, and butter. In particular, G. indica has been used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, dermatitis, and diarrhea, and to promote digestion. According to several studies, various phytochemicals such as garcinol, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), cyanidin-3-sambubioside, and cyanidin-3-glucoside were isolated from G. indica, and their pharmacological activities were pub-lished. This review highlights recent updates on the various pharmacological activities of G. indica. These studies reported that G. indica has antioxidant, anti-obesity, anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, antidepressant and anxiolytic effects both in vitro and in vivo. These findings, together with previously published reports of pharmacological activity of various components isolated from G. indica, suggest its potential as a promising therapeutic agent to prevent various diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1338
JournalPharmaceuticals
Volume14
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2021

Keywords

  • Garcinia indica
  • Kokum
  • Pharmacological activity
  • Wild mangosteen

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