Garcinia cambogia / Malabar tamarind

Garcinia cambogia (Malabar tamarind) is native to India and Southeast Asia. The rind of its fruit is used to flavor fish curries and preserve food.

The rind contains a chemical called hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which has been studied for its effect on appetite. Garcinia cambogia supplements with HCA are marketed for weight loss.

Garcinia cambogia has also been used as a dietary supplement for rheumatism, intestinal problems, and other conditions.

Garcinia cambogia is made into a tea, capsules, extracts, tablets, and lotions.