Kokum
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Scientific name
Garcinia indica
English Name
Kokum
Malayalam name
കൊക്കം
Common name
Indian Gamboge
Description
- Habit : Tree
- Habitat : Cultivated
- Leaves : deep-green glossy leaves
- Flowers : fleshy,dark pink,solitary
- Fruits : brownish or brownish gray,marbled with yellow
How to use
- Digestive issue : Add 1 tablespoon of kokum agal mix it with water and drink it on an empty stomach once a day.
Uses
Anti-inflammatory and Anti-cancer effects
Parts used
Fruits
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
It is mainly propagated through seedlings and grafting, with softwood grafting best done in October–November and March–August under Konkan conditions. For cultivation, select healthy root stock, plant it in fertile and well-drained soil, and provide enough sunlight and water while avoiding water logging. Apply farmyard manure during land preparation and add fertilizers like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium for better growth.
