What is Tamarind
The tamarind - Tamarindus indicates, Leguminosae family Cesalpiniacee - is an evergreen tree typical of tropical Africa, but also cultivated in India and America. Up to 25 meters tall, it has been known since ancient times for its light brown legumes, similar to carob pods.
These hanging fruits, more or less flattened and with protuberances in correspondence with the seeds, contain fibrous material and a soft, acidulous and yellowish pulp.Property
The pulp of the tamarind fruits boasts a characteristic aroma and a pleasant taste; for this reason, it is used in the preparation of juices and refreshing drinks.
At higher doses it is known to be an "effective natural laxative, which owes its properties to the richness of organic acids, sugars and mucilaginous substances.
Desert populations use to chew the leaves to fight thirst.
How to use
In our latitudes, tamarind is used in the form of syrup or jam to solve cases of stubborn constipation; the intake doses vary from 40 to 60 grams in adults, while in children the dose is 1-2 g per year of age. In this regard, tamarind can increase the bioavailability of aspirin.
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