Garcinia cambogia (also Garcinia quaesita), commonly known as Gambooge, Brindleberry, Brindall berry or Malabar tamarind, is a subtropical garcinia species native to India. Research taking place in 1965 found that hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is the principle active compound in the rind and flesh of gambooge fruits. The yellowish fruit is pumpkin-shaped.