Garcinia or malabar tamarind: the most useful medicinal plant for weight loss

Going into a herbalist asking for advice to lose weight is becoming more frequent, especially when one in three Spanish adults is overweight and childhood obesity affects one in six children.

A sedentary lifestyle and a diet with excess fat and sugar explain this growing health problem. Among the available resources, the fruit of a tropical tree stands out, the garcinia or malabar tamarind (garcinia cambogia), not to be confused with the african tamarind (tamarindus indica).

The benefits of garcinia or malabar tamarind

Related to the mangosteen the malabar tamarind is a tree about 6 to 8 meters high, with tiny yellow flowers that grow directly from the twigs and spherical fruits. In the African tamarind, on the contrary, better known in Europe, the fruit is housed in a brown pod, about 10 cm long and with various protuberances; inside is a sticky pulp and several seeds.

Malabar tamarind is native to Malaysia and Indonesia.. For medicinal purposes, the fruits (their pulp and, to a lesser extent, also the rind) are used.

They contain hydroxycitric acid, a compound that partially blocks the synthesis of fatty acids, inhibiting the action of ATP (adenosine triphosphate, the molecule where energy is stored and distributed to all the cells of our body) and the levels of ATPcitratolyase enzyme.

that way reduces the transformation of simple sugars into fats and increases hepatic gluconeogenesiswhich in many people will be enough to reduce their need to eat.

Malabar tamarind, on the other hand, is indicated for control cholesterol levels and other fats in the blood and to prevent vascular accidents. There are no known adverse effects or unwanted drug interactions.

how to take garcinia to lose weight

The attributes of the garcinia cambogia as a slimming supplement and appetite suppressant explain the use made of it in the dietary treatments for overweight (It is even advertised quite a lot on the Internet). Such treatments are based above all on preparations that must contain at least 50% pure extract of garcinia, in recommended doses of about 500mg daily (1 or 2 capsules are taken before meals, accompanied by water or fruit juice).

On the other hand, garcinia is attributed an absorbent action that is equivalent to 40 times its volume in water. Also you can take the fresh pulp (two or three tablespoons a day), or in juice, alone or mixed with other fruits.

In this case, due to its high mucilage content, it is recommended as intestinal regulatorto promote bowel movements and avoid gastrointestinal irritation.

Purifying and slimming infusion

He malaba tamarindr reinforces and complements its slimming, cleansing and satiating action with other plants. An herbal formula to lose weight is as follows:

Tamarind fruit. Black currant leaves. Orthosiphon leaves and tops. Artichoke leaves. Passion flower flowers in equal parts (star anise can be added to improve flavor).

Preparation:

One level tablespoon of the mixture is added per glass of water.Boil 23 minutes –or it is kept in maceration all night–, it is strained and several cups are drunk throughout the day.

other effective remedies to eliminate liquids and burn fat

Fucus: Rich in mucilages, this brown algae stimulates the action of the thyroid and generates a quick feeling of satiety. It is taken in decoction, powder, liquid extract or capsules.African mango: It inhibits an enzyme responsible for converting glucose into triglycerides, prevents the formation of adipocytes (reserve fat) and facilitates weight loss. It is taken in capsules.Pineapple: Its bromelain helps digest proteins. Useful in weight loss treatments due to its laxative and satiating effect. It is taken in juice, powder, extract and capsules.Dandelion: Bitter, diuretic and hepatoprotective, its leaves combat excess weight due to fluid retention. It is taken in decoction, juice of the fresh plant and in extracts.