Garcinia Cambogia is a spice found in India and is used all over the country. It is very nutritious and contains nutrients like citric acid, ascorbic acid and acetic acid. It also has polyphenols which are plant extracts as well as is loaded with carbohydrates. The seeds also contain yellow colored oil which becomes a butter- like substance when frozen. This is used as an accompaniment with several dishes.

Garcinia Cambogia has several benefits. The fruit when soaked in water is a refreshing drink and used in the cure of sunburns. Diabetics use it in their diet to curb their sugar intake. In India it is used in food preparation but in the Western countries it is used for the treatment of flatulence. The fruit is well known for its curative powers against cancer. If you are suffering from ulcers place a piece of the fruit on the affected area and you will be relieved in a matter of minutes.

The powders of the fruits are used in the prevention of dehydration. It helps restore lost nutrients. The fruit is used in several concoctions to boost appetite. This is used for patients suffering from loss of appetite due to heavy medication, surgery or chemotherapy. If you are constipated then you must have a glass of this juice as it helps clear the digestive track and relieve constipation. For those with a weak liver a glass of the juice can prove to be a blessing. It helps in the purification of the blood and is an anti-oxidant.

The fruit is extremely cooling and is a good juice to drink in the summer months. You can choose to eat the fruit, squash it and drink its juice or powder it and add it to your food as a spice to give it a tangy flavor.