Garcinia cambogia is also known as Garcinia gummi-gutta. It comes from Indonesia and is from Clusiaceae family. This fruit resembles a small pumpkin and is green when raw and yellow when ripe. This fruit got its popularity for having a considerable amount of involvement in weight loss. But many studies have proved that it does not help in weight loss. This fruit is also grown in Southeast Asia, in the state of Karnataka and Kerela in India, and west and central Africa. It grows best in moist forests. Garcinia is used in cooking and in the preparation of curries. In Asian countries like India, people use the sour flavored garcinia to activate digestion. The dried fruit of garcinia cambogia has been used for weight loss. In United States this fruit was promoted as a breakthrough in weight loss. But there have been many debates on the benefits and side effects of consumption of this fruit for weight loss purpose. Garcinia cambogia is sold in form or capsules for weight loss purpose. They can be bought online on various e-commerce websites including amazon.com starting $16 approximately. Some websites even sell it for $199, however, there is often exciting discounts available on these products.