What is KOKAM

[ambrish1]

What is KOKAM and how it is to be taken

[bhundo]

Any body who knows about KOK am may please inform me also. 

[cure Administrator]

Botanical name is Garcinia Indica....Kokam sharbat is available everywhere in Pune

[jingale in reply to cure]

cure  shrisamarth  

Sol Kadhi made from Kokam and coconut milk can be an excellent refreshing drink on LCHF. What do you think?

[shrisamarth Volunteer in reply to jingale]

Best for everyone. I am regular with it.

[Hidden in reply to cure]

It is one of the top weight reducing, anti-obesity supplements in western countries. Dr Oz popularized it to some extent. Just google it up and read the oodles of literature on this. theseekingman has give us an impressive list of its benefits.... don't overeat it though ...  the other Garcinia called mangosteen is just as great.  The rind contains a biochemical that can help reduce BG, but the fruit itself is loaded with antioxidants and other goodies. Thanx to crass commercialization, it's become expensive. They did that to Noni, Manuka honey, Goji/Wolfberry, acai, etc... one of the ploys of capitalism is to seize, out of the blue, something somewhere on the globe with its the rapacious tentacles and then proclaim that it is some kind of superfruit or food. Next they 'll corner the market with its shameless multilevel scheming to fleece as many as possible.

[shrisamarth Volunteer]

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[Shailp]

It has antacid properties and sharbat made using kokam syrup is quite popular and refreshing in hot summer days. The skins of the fruit are treated with salt and dried called as "amsul" in Marathi. They are used in Maharashtrian cooking in certain curries and daal instead of using tamarind. The good part about kokam or amsul is that it is tart/ acidic in taste but it promotes alkalinity within the body and works as an antacid.

I don't think it has any particular added benefits to diabetics though.

[shrisamarth Volunteer in reply to Shailp]

पित्तशामक.

[theseekingman]

Gracinia indica as an Anti-oxidants: The fruits of Gracinia indica is an excellent source of anti-oxidants, thus helps to minimise the impacts of many diseases. It also promote cell regeneration and repair.

Kokum for Allergy: Cold blend of Kokum is used as local application in urticarial and allergic rashes on the skin. The infusion is highly effective and suggested for these purposes.

Gracinia indica for Constipation: When a person is suffering from constipation, peel of dried fruits are given in the dose of 500 mg at night. It helps to ease constipation.

Kokum and Hyper acidity: Having acidity or hyperacidity, the cold mix of Gracinia indica, sugar and little amount of salt is given to overcome from the problems of acidity and hyperacidity.

Gracinia indica for Flatulence: Kokum is effective in case of flatulence, stomach pain and gaseous distension. The patient may take sip of the mix of Gracinia indica, ginger, honey, sugar and salt.

Kokum as healthy and refreshing drink and Syrup: The syrup of Kokum is in great demand not only in India but also all over the world for its medicinal properties.

Cracked Heels and kokum: The application of Gracinia indica butter is quite useful for cracked heels.

Indigestion and Gracinia indica: Suffering from indigestion, one should take the mix of Kokum should be taken along with black pepper and salt.

Kokum is also welcome in diseases and conditions such as hyperacidity, piles, fistula, heatstroke, infection, dysentery, etc.

When allergy take the chronic form, the cool infusion may be also be used internally.

Side-effects and Precautions: The fruits of Gracinia indica shouldn’t be used in excess. Milk and milk products should be used after one hour.

[ajaywadhwa]

Kokam is one type of spice sour in taste. Usually it is poured in all type of dal, mostly used by sindhi community. I don't know from where you got this word? Whether the same is helpful in curing diabetes? If required can arrange the same. You can enquire any kirana merchant in colony of Sindhis in your city. You may contact me ajaywadhwa1962 @gmail.com. It is of black colour.

[cure Administrator]

Other word for Kokam is ratamba (रातांबा ).In kokan region of Maharashtra it is called ratamba.

Garcinia combogia is cousin of Kokam....It is promoted for weight reduction.However as side effect it reduces the size of testicles (Testicular Atrophy).

However there is no such effect is known for Garcinia Indica/ratamba/Amsul/kokam.

This is commonly used additive in Maharashtrian cuisine.Also as shrisamarthjee explained sol kadhi is very popular.Also sharbat.and dried rind.....

As per ayurveda it is considered as pittashamak.

[tirupathy]

Kokam is a fruit. Produce of konkan. kokam juice is prepared from it.It is mixed with sugar and kokam sarbat is prepared. kokam juice without sugar is used for getting relief from acidity. Consume it with water.

[cure Administrator in reply to tirupathy]

kokam juice without sugar is called 'कोकम आगळ '.....

[tirupathy]

Kokam juice/concentrate with slight salt is called as kokam Agal,  mostly prepared in konkan area costing Rs.80/90 per litre plastic can.