Common Name Standardized: kokumOther: gao butter tree, kokum butter tree, red mango Botanical Name Garcinia indica (Thouars) ChoisyPlant Family: Clusiaceae Overview IntroductionGarcinia fruit is indigenous to India and parts of Asia, where it is primarily used as a condiment and ingredient in various recipes.ConstituentsVery small amounts of essential oil containing about 50% carvone.Parts UsedThe dried fruit, whole or cut.Typical PreparationsMay be infused in tea although quite distasteful and may be taken as a capsule or extract.SummaryGarcinia has been used for thousands of years for the distinct sour taste that it lends to foods, and is considered to make the foods it is added to more filling and satisfying. Precautions Specific: No known precautions.General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.