Ever heard of Kokum or mangosteen fruit? Its botanical name is Gracinia indica. It is a fruit, almost like a berry, very Indian though. These are tiny fruits that turn into deep purple from red as they ripen. It is harvested and dried. People of the western ghats have been using it as a spice and as a medicine. The taste of this fruit is slightly sour with a faintly sweet aroma. Ayurvedic physicians have long used kokum to treat sores, prevent infection, improve digestion, al