Kukum, Botanical name: Mallotus Philippensis, Dr.Abhay Kumar Pati, Best Nutrition.com

HAYWARD, Calif. - Aug. 8, 2020 - PRLog -- Kumkum Tree Red Seeds (Mallotus Philippensis)

Dr.Abhay Kumar Pati, Best Nutrition Products Inc. Hayward, CA USA

Kokum is a tropical evergreen tree, related to the mangosteens. A slender tree with sloping branches, it reaches heights of 15m (50 ft). The thin bark is lined and the leaves oblong.
Sanskrit name: Kampilla, Rajanaka, Kampillaka
Botanical name: Mallotus philippensis
It is found in southeast Asia, India, Afghanistan and Australia.

Kumkum Tree or Red Kamala has been used to make red colored natural dye in the ancient times. Indian folks use this powdered dye in sacred rituals. It has been used in various Ayurvedic medicinal preparations. It is purgative in nature and helps in digestion related diseases. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties and is useful in treating skin ailments and wound healing. It helps in purifying blood and regulates blood circulation. It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps in relieving joint pain.

Dr.Abhay Kumar Pati, CEO, Best Nutrition Products Inc. Hayward, CA USA
The kokum is native to the western coastal regions of southern India and is rarely seen beyond this area. Even in India it is used only in the regional cuisines of Gujarat Maharashrta and several southern states where large glasses of kokum sherbet are downed during parched summer months.

Similar to m  tamarind,  kokum skins are usually available as dried rind or fruit, and infused in hot water. The deeper the color the better the kokum. It will keep in an airtight jar for about a year.
Culinary Uses of Kokum
Kokum has the same souring qualities as tamarind, especially enhancing coconut-based curries or vegetable dishes like potatoes, okra or lentils. Kokum is especially used with fish curries, three or four skins being enough to season an average dish. It is also included in chutneys and pickles.

As mentioned in the introduction, kokum's refrigerant properties are well known. It is useful as an infusion, or by direct application, in skin ailments such as rashes caused by allergies. Kokum butter is an emollient helpful in the treatment of burns, scalds and chaffed skin. The fruits are steeped in sugar syrup to make amrutkokum which is drunk to relieve sunstroke.

Kokum is used in case of flatulence. The fruit is useful for treatment of piles, dysentery, tumors, pains and heart complaints. Its juice is effective against allergies due to insect bites, sun exposure related symptoms as well as acidity. It also has shown anti-carcinogenic properties.
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