Asam gelugur
Asam Gelugur (pronunciation: /ɑːsɑːm gɛluːgʊr/), also known as Garcinia atroviridis in scientific terms, is a tropical fruit tree native to the Southeast Asian region. The fruit is well-known for its culinary and medicinal uses.
Etymology
The term "Asam Gelugur" is derived from the Malay words "asam", meaning sour, and "gelugur", referring to the round shape of the fruit. The scientific name, Garcinia atroviridis, is derived from the Latin words "atro", meaning dark, and "viridis", meaning green, referring to the color of the fruit.
Description
Asam Gelugur is a large rainforest tree that grows up to 20 meters in height. The fruit is round, up to 10 cm in diameter, and has a dark green color. The fruit's rind is thick and contains high amounts of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which is believed to have medicinal properties.
Medicinal Uses
Traditionally, Asam Gelugur has been used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments. The fruit's rind is used to prepare a decoction for relieving symptoms of rheumatism and backaches. It is also used as a digestive aid and to promote weight loss due to its high HCA content.
Culinary Uses
In the culinary world, Asam Gelugur is used as a natural souring agent in various Southeast Asian dishes. The fruit's rind is dried and added to dishes to impart a tangy flavor.
Related Terms
- Garcinia
- Hydroxycitric acid
- Southeast Asia
- Malay language
- Latin language
- Herbal medicine
- Rheumatism
- Back pain
- Southeast Asian cuisine
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Asam gelugur
- Wikipedia's article - Asam gelugur
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