Common Name
English :
Hindi :Dampel
Manipuri :Heibung
Scientific Name
Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)
Family :Clusiaceae
Genus :Garcinia
Species :xanthochymus Hook.
Habit :Evergreen tree
Parts Used :Fruits
Mode of Preparation :Fresh fruit crushed with water for juice.
Mode of use :Fresh
Ingredients :Xanthochymol and iso-xamthochymol isolated from fruit.
Ailment Treated:Ripe fruit juice is used against dysentery, jaundice and carminative.
Source:Wild, grown in low altitude forests.