tamarind

Tamarind, common name: Tamarind

Tamarind scientific name: Tamarindus indica L.

It is classified in the bean family (FABACEAE or LEGUMINOSAE) and is in the Ratchaphruek subfamily. (CAESALPINIOIDEAE or CAESALPINIACEAE) Tamarind is a perennial plant that is native to Africa and has been imported to Asia. In addition, tamarind is the provincial tree of Phetchabun Province. And according to the Brahmachat textbook, tamarind is still considered a kind of auspicious plant. That helps prevent bad things and various evil spirits from invading. It is also a tree with an auspicious name. Carrying it as a trick makes people afraid of it.

As for the benefits of tamarind and its properties, there are many. It is considered a healthy fruit with high nutritional value and also has medicinal properties. The part used as medicine is the flesh of the old pod (tamarind) and the bark of the trunk. (both fresh and dried) and the pulp inside the seeds Can help treat many diseases, such as being an expectorant. Cure diarrhea Relieve constipation Used as an anthelmintic, etc.

Tamarind is also rich in vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to the body. Such as vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, iron, protein, carbohydrates, etc. Very mature tamarind is called "wet tamarind". 100 grams of sweet tamarind has calories equal to 314 calories.

Benefits of tamarind

- Tamarind helps strengthen the body's immunity to disease with anti-oxidants.

- Helps nourish the skin to be radiant and bright with Vitamin C from tamarind.

- Helps to delay aging and the appearance of wrinkles.

- Calcium from tamarind helps maintain strong bones and teeth.

- Tamarind contains iron. which helps in creating blood cells

- Used for treatment by scrubbing into the groin, armpits, and joints, which will help reduce dark circles.

- Soak the tamarind in water, peel off the fibers, rub the tamarind gently on your body to help moisturize the skin throughout the day. and helps eliminate bacteria effectively as well

- Mix tamarind and chalk until combined. Apply it on your face and leave it for about 20 minutes and then rinse off. It will help your face look firmer, brighter and cleaner.

- Tamarind mixed with warm water and fresh milk is used as a skin mask to help skin with dark spots become bright and white. softer

- Used as an ingredient or used to make fruit acids (AHA).

- For those who regularly drink coffee or smoke cigarettes Use tamarind pulp to scrub your teeth regularly every time you brush your teeth. It will help remove stains around the teeth.

- Can be used to make hair conditioner which helps preserve the hair roots Kill fungus on the scalp And it can help kill lice as well. By mixing tamarind with water and then using your hands to squeeze the tamarind pulp so that it dissolves and mixes with the water. The resulting water will be liquid. (It shouldn't be too liquid) and then massage it into your head after you've finished washing your hair. Leave it on for about 30 minutes and then wash it off.

- Used as a bath liquid By bringing some tamarind leaves Add the tamarind leaves to the boiling water and cover with a lid. Then simmer for about 30 minutes, then remove from the heat and let it cool, then take a bath. It will help your skin improve. Can treat itchy rashes on the body and skin.

- Tamarind processing Can be processed into many types such as glass tamarind, preserved tamarind, seedless roasted tamarind, plum tamarind, crystallized tamarind, mixed tamarind, jeedjad tamarind, etc.

- Helps prevent and help treat scurvy.

- Tamarind contains vitamin A which helps in nourishing and maintaining eyesight.

- Helps reduce body heat very well.

- Cure constipation by using the flesh of about 15 tamarind pods, dip it in salt and eat. Or add salt to water and squeeze to drink.

- Cure diarrhea by using about 2 handfuls of tree bark, boiled with lime water or water and then eaten.

- Helps remove roundworms in the intestines earthworm By using roasted tamarind seeds. peel off Soak the seed pulp in salt water until soft. Then take 20 tablets at a time.

- Helps expel phlegm and dissolve phlegm by dipping tamarind in salt and eating.

- Tamarind is rich in organic acids. Which has the ability to help cleanse the dirt in the pores and remove oil stains on the skin very well.

- Tamarind root helps relieve diarrhea.

- Tamarind roots help in healing wounds.

- Tamarind root helps in treating herpes.

- Tamarind root helps in treating shingles.

- Tamarind stem bark helps relieve heat.

- The essence of the tamarind tree helps treat uterine abscesses.

- The essence of the tamarind tree helps in expelling blood.

- The tamarind core helps as a medicine for convulsing the uterus.

- Fresh tamarind leaves are used as a purgative, laxative, and expelling gas in the intestines.

- Fresh tamarind leaves help treat colds and coughs.

- Fresh tamarind leaves help in treating dysentery.

- Fresh tamarind leaves have properties used as eye drops. Treat conjunctivitis Cure blurred vision

- Fresh tamarind leaves have the ability to help purify the blood.

- Fresh leaves are boiled and mixed with other herbs to be used as a postpartum bath.

- The seed coat of tamarind is used as an enema.

- Raw tamarind pods are used in blood purification.

- Raw tamarind pods are used in weight loss, as a laxative, and in reducing body temperature.

- Tamarind peel helps heal fresh wounds, burns, diabetic wounds, and neutralizes toxins.

- Tamrind seed husks help heal wounds in the mouth, throat, tongue, and body.

- Fresh flowers of tamarind are used as a medicine to reduce high blood pressure.

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