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Herbal Healer: What is gambooge?

Resembling a small pumpkin, the small, sour fruit of the gambooge tree is an established ingredient in a number of weight loss products offered worldwide.

WHAT DOES IT DO?

Both the rind and extract of this tree crop are found in curry dishes in India, where they also hold an esteemed place in the ancient Ayurvedic system of healing. The mechanism for bringing down body weight is found in hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which helps to suppress and control appetite while inhibiting the conversion of excess calories to body fat. Gambooge is used for rheumatism, bowel complaints—including constipation and intestinal parasites—edema and delayed menstruation. Some devotees of the gambooge fruit attest to its ability to increase energy levels. Studies also suggest that gambooge protects the liver against alcohol and other external toxins. Damage to liver cells caused by high blood lipid levels is reduced when this botanical is added to the list of effective supplements.

ABOUT THE HERB

Native to Indonesia and parts of India, this subtropical tree thrives in moist forests. Known also as brindleberry, gambooge is grown commercially in west and central Africa and also in parts of Southeast Asia.

RECOMMENDED DOSAGE

Include gambooge in your weight loss strategy by using the extract powder half an hour before meals in the amounts cited on product labels. Avoid gambooge during pregnancy and lactation, and in cases where individuals are coping with diabetes or Alzheimer’s disease.

The opinions expressed are solely the writer’s. NOTE: Visit herbalastrology.com to read Ted PanDeva Zagar’s other articles and columns that discuss the benefits of herbs and natural foods. DISCLAIMER: The author’s comments are not intended to serve as medical advice, and he urges his readers to seek qualified wellness professionals to resolve matters of health.

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