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Kokum Butter

Garcinia indica

You might need Kokum Butter if your skin is. . .

  • Dry or rough
  • Lackluster and overall could be healthier

Benefits of Kokum Butter

  • Helps to soften skin
  • Moisturizes Skin
  • It is rich in nutrients

Common Ways to Use Kokum Butter

Kokum butter is used as butter for the skin. It is typically found in topical items or skincare products.

How Kokum Butter is Made

Kokum butter is a fat solid made from the seeds of the Kokum evergreen tree. It is made by decorticating the seeds with wooden mallets and boiling the pulp in water. Once cooked, the fat rises to the top and is skimmed off to make the butter.

Safety Concerns

There are no known safety concerns.

Drug Interaction: If you have any health concerns or are taking any prescription medication, please consult with your healthcare provider before adding new herbs or natural products to your diet or routine.

Breastfeeding and Pregnancy: There are no known contraindications for breastfeeding and pregnancy.

Select Studies About Kokum Butter

Pharmacological Activity of Garcinia Indica (Kokum): An Updated Review - PMC (nih.gov)

Several studies have been done on the effects of kokum. They have found that it has therapeutic benefits.

Emerging role of Garcinol, the antioxidant chalcone from Garcinia indica Choisy and its synthetic analogs - PMC (nih.gov)

This study was done to see if the garcinia indica plant (Kokum) had therapeutic benefits. It was found that these benefits include being a potent antioxidant, anti-cancer, and other effects.

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