Health Benefits of Tamarind (Tamarindus Indica) - A Brief Introduction to Its Many Medical Uses

Tamarindus Indica, tamarind, or sampaloc (sampalok) in the Philippines is a tropical tree that grows in several regions around the world including Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. It can be eaten raw or cooked as an ingredient in many dishes.
Tamarind, besides being a nutritious food, has been used traditionally as a medicine. Extracts from its leaves, fruits, seeds, as well as its barks have been used to treat various ailments including, but not limited to, diarrhea, constipation, cold, fever, jaundice, inflammation, and infection.
It is known to have anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
This video provides a brief introduction to the many medicinal uses of tamarind.
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