Garcinia indica, a plant in the mangosteen family (Clusiaceae), commonly known as kokum, is a fruit-bearing tree that has culinary, pharmaceutical, and industrial uses. It grows primarily in India's Western Ghats: in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala.

Jan 21, 2025 · What is Kokum, Dried Kokum? Kokum has has been known as Grandma’s cure to acidity. It primarily grows in the Western Ghats, especially the Goa and Konkan region. It is a small fruit like cherry tomato which is red in colour and deepens to purple on ripening.

Mar 13, 2020 · Kokum butter is one of the most structurally and chemically stable plant butters available. It works great as a natural emulsifier or hardening agent for homemade cosmetics.

Jun 5, 2018 · Kokum is a plant which is used both as a spice and as a medicine. Studies say that kokum might be an effective suppressant of appetite. The health benefits of kokum include preventing cancer as...

Sep 12, 2024 · Kokum butter refers to the kokum fruit’s seed oil, which is solid at room temperature, as well as pale and gray or yellow in color. Kokum butter is most often used topically as an ingredient...

Mar 2, 2025 · Kokum is a fruit famous for its sour and tangy flavour and is rich in nutrition. Read on to know the health benefits of kokum. Kokum, a fruit-bearing plant scientifically known as Garcinia...

Oct 5, 2024 · Kokum (Garcinia indica) is a small, tropical fruit known for its deep purple hue and a long list of health benefits. Often hailed as a wonder fruit in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Indian cuisine, kokum has carved out a niche as both …