Tamarind
Local Name: Tamarind
Scientific
Name: Tamarindus indica
Parts to be Used: The
leaves and fruit (pulp)
Common
Uses
Internal
Application
- Expels worms,
antimicrobial,
antiseptic, antiviral, asthma, astringent, bacterial skin infections
-
Boils, chest pain, cholesterol metabolism disorders, colds,
colic, conjunctivitis (pink eye), constipation (chronic or acute)
-
Diabetes,
diarrhea (chronic), dry eyes, dysentery (severe diarrhea), eye
inflammation,
fever,
- Gallbladder disorders,
gastrointestinal disorders, gingivitis, hemorrhoids, indigestion,
insecticide,
jaundice, keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), leprosy, liver
disorders
- Nausea and vomiting (pregnancy-related), paralysis,
poisoning (Datura plant),
rash
- Rheumatism, saliva production, skin
disinfectant/sterilization, sore
throat, sores
- Sprains, sunscreen, sunstroke, swelling (joints),
urinary stones
External
Application
- Bleeding
- Wounds
Preparation
Prepare the
fruit as for a drink. Take as desire depending on condition. or drink 2
to 3 cups daily of cold infusion.
Additionally, soak 2 tablespoon of
pulp in 1 cup of water and allow to soak for 30 minutes then drink.
The
fruit can applied directly to wound and skin diseases
High
cholesterol- pound 1 oz leaves mix in a glass of water squeeze through a
sieve and take 3 time daily for 1 month.
