TAMAR Malabar
garcinia cambogia
TAMAR Malabar
Used Part
The flesh of the fruit. Popularly also used the bark.
Active Principles
Hidroxicítrico acid (30% of dry weight) and its isomers I, II, III and IV; lactones hidroxicítricas. Anthocyanins: B1 (ciandidín-triglucósido) and B2 (cianidín-sambubiósido).
Drug Action
The acid hidroxicítrico partially blocking the synthesis of fatty acid (inhibits the action of ATP-citrate lyase), reduces the conversion of carbohydrates into fat, increases the neoglucogénesis liver and reduces appetite. For its content in anthocyanins have an effect Vasoprotectives capilarotropo.
The rind of the fruit, because of its tannin content produces an appetizer-eupéptico, astringent and antibacterial.
Indications
Hyperlipidemia, adjuvant treatments for overweight, food supplement for athletes.
Galenica forms / Dosage
Dry extract (5:1): 300-450 mg / capsule. One or two capsules half an hour before lunch and dinner.
Bibliography
Serrano F. Monograph: Garcinia cambogia. Fitomédica 1996; 1: 52-64.
