Kowa fruit Plants (Garcinia Kowa)

Common Name:

Kowa Fruit, also known as Cowa Fruit or Cowa Mangosteen.

Botanical Name:

Garcinia Kowa.

Description:

Kowa Fruit is an evergreen tropical fruit plant, native to various regions in Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Southwest China.

The fruit resembles a small pumpkin, and it has a sweet taste with a balanced level of sourness. The fruit's color can vary from green to pale yellow.

Origin:

Kowa Fruit is one of several hundred species in the Garcinia genus, with its likely origin traced back to India and Southeast Asia.

Medicinal Uses:

The tree is harvested for its edible fruits and leaves.

In local folk medicine, various parts of the Kowa tree have been used for their medicinal properties:

Bark: Used as an antipyretic (fever-reducer) and antimicrobial agent.

Latex: Used as an antipruritic (anti-itching).

Fruits and Leaves: Utilized to improve blood circulation, as an expectorant for coughs and indigestion, and as a laxative.

Cultivation Information:

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3-4 Years.

Maintenance Required: Moderate.