what is caralluma
Caralluma (full name caralluma fimbriata) is a star-shaped plant in the cactus family and has been around for hundreds of years in India. It is traditionally eaten either cooked or raw---either with spices or preserved like pickles or chutney---and is known as famine food, since it has appetite-suppressing properties.ow It Works. It is believed that caralluma fimbriata works in two ways. First, it may block certain enzymes and block the establishment of fat, thus forcing fat in reserve to be burned by the body. It is also widely reputed to have an affect on the hypothalamus in the brain, increasing appetite control.