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Garcinia (Garcinia Cambogia)

A.K.A.: Mangosteen, Brindall Berries
Part Used: Fruit
Properties: Anorectic, Anticatarrhal, Astringent, Demulcent, Thermogenesis
Primary Nutrients: N/A
Primary Uses: Appetite/excessive, Obesity, Weight related Conditions
Secondary Uses: N/A

The active component in Garcinia is (-) hydroxycitric acids or HCA. It is similar to citric acid found in fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruit. The Garcinia fruit is approximately 50% HCA.

Hydroxycitric acid seems to have potent fat fighting properties. It is known to block the formations of fatty tissue resulting in less storage of fat.

  • Helps reduce the body's ability to store fat.
  • Lowers body weight through appetite control.
  • Lowers serum triglycerides.
  • Creates a process in the body called thermogenesis.
  • Helps with catarrhal conditions of the throat, urinary system and uterus.

 
 
 

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