A Fruiting tree grows in evergreen forestsin SouthernIndiaand Pattani Southern Thailand.
Constituents :
The fruit of the tree contain H.C.A.(Hydroxy CitricAcid)which comes in extract is the active constituent/principal.
Uses :
H.C.A. has positive effect on energy conversiontakingplacein the body. H.C.A. helps in increasing the capabilityof the body tostoreglycogen in the muscles and the liver. Therefore thecalories found ourfoodfrom carbohydrates are converted into glycogen and lessofcarbohydratesand calories are converted into fat and the result islessstorageof fat. It limits the synthesis of fatty acids in themuscles and liverlipogenesis(production of fat) by inhibiting the enzyme ATP-citrate-lyase. Thefruit contains about 30% acid (calculated as citricacid) on the dry basiswhichis essentially hydroxy-citric acid. A decoction of thefruit rind is giveninthe rheumatism and bowel complaints. The resin possessespurgativeproperties.
Safety :
It is safe to use because it has been used in cooking for many centuries.No significant information is available regarding side effects.
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