Basic information:

Latin name:Garcinia gummi-gutta (Garcinia Cambogia)

Part used: fruit

Specification: 50%, 60% Hydroxycitric acid

Appearance: White fine powder

CAS NO.: 6205-14-7

Test method: By HPLC

Molecular formula: C6H8O8

Molecular weight: 208.12

About Garcinia cambogia:

Garcinia cambogia, a small tropical fruit, grows in India and Southeast Asia.

The extract from the fruit’s rind, the rich hydroxycitric acid (HCA), is a popular natural and healthy weight-loss supplement.

Function and Application:

1.     The active ingredient in the fruit rind, hydroxycitric acid, has boosted fat-burning and cut back appetite in studies. It can block the citrate lyase, which your body uses to make fat. It also raises levels of the brain chemical serotonin, which may make you feel less hungry.

2.     Taking Garcinia cambogia can treat joint pain, bloody diarrhea, worms and parasites and increase bowel movementsm.

3.     Gaecinia cambogia may make your body to use glucose, and control your blood sugar.

4.     Some research has found that garcinia cambogia can also improve cholesterol levels, lowering trigycerides and LDL(the “bad” cholesterol) and raising HDL(the “good” cholesterol)

Application:

The extract has been used in the capsule, tablets and ointment.