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Tamarind has been used by several ancient civilizations. For culinary purposes and for medical reasons, tamarind has built quite a reputation over the years.
Tamarind is the fruit of Tamarindus indica tree popularly used in Indian cuisine. Roasted tamarind seeds are a popular snack amongst the rural population. Mostly available during dry season, tamarind seeds contain phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin c, potassium, calcium and amino acids. Tamarind seeds are shiny black in color and have numerous nutritional and health benefits.
The fruit appears in a pod and when opened, it contains a sticky pulp and seeds. If you’re cooking with it, you would realize a little goes a long way. Tamarind has a strong sweet and tangy taste.
Lets look at the use and benefits of tarmarind
1Relieve Your Knee Pain With Tamarind Seeds
Nowadays many people suffer from knee or joint pain either caused by work, sport or just old age.
The anti-inflammatory properties and nutritional benefits in Tamarind have this magical power to cure joint pain problems.
tamarind seeds can be used orally or topically to ease your pain.
To take it orally mix tamarind powder in normal water. Consume this tamarind powder water twice a day which enhances the lubrication in the joins of your knee. Very soon you will relief from the soaring pain.
Tamarind Seeds
First, collect a well and fined Tamarind pods, remove the outer shell and seeds from this sour fruit. After removing the shells and seeds soak the fruits in a bowl for two to three hours. Few hours later, make it into a fine paste and add table spoon salt and turmeric powder to it and boil it for a while until it turns into a thick paste., just apply this warm paste over the affected areas daily until you feel better. After a while you should see results and then you can walk freely and without any pain.
2Indigestion:
Tamarind seed juice is a natural remedy to cure indigestion and increase bile production. Its rich dietary fiber contains lowers cholesterol. This helps digestion and is a great natural appetizer. It also helps inflammation and can relieve constipation.
3Heart health:
Tamarind seed contains potassium that can prove useful for hypertensive and heart patients.
It turns out tamarind is a very heart friendly fruit. One study revealed that flavonoids present in tamarind lowered LDL “bad” cholesterol and raised HDL “good” cholesterol levels. It also prevents the buildup of triglycerides (a type of fat) in the blood. Its high potassium content makes it useful against blood pressure.
4Skin health:
Tamarind seed extracts are beneficial for skin care. Tamarind seed boosts skin elasticity, provides hydration and smoothness. This contains hyaluronic acid that helps in skin moisturization and smoothes fine lines and wrinkles. Tamarind seed is water-soluble, hence it is used for serums, gels, facial toners, moisturizers and masks. This also acts as an anti-aging formula.
5Antibacterial
Tamarind seeds contain antibacterial benefits that can protect you from pneumonia bacteria that cause typhoid and Staphylococcus. It also protects against the bacteria that causes an infection of the skin, and bowel and urinary tract infection.
6Eye drops:
Extract tamarind seed juice and put a few drops in your eyes to moisturize. The juice can be heated and applied to cure conjunctivitis. Tamarind seed contains polysaccharides that have adhesive properties to stick to the eye surface.
So what are you waiting for? Include tamarind seeds in your diet right away and see the difference for yourself.
7Diarrhea:
The red outer cover of the tamarind seed and the leaves of the tamarind tree helps to cure diarrhoea and dysentery
8Arthritis:
Its anti-inflammatory property eases out joint pain, especially in people suffering from arthritis. Consume ½ a teaspoon of roasted tamarind seed powder twice a day with water to boost joint lubrication which soothes pain.
9Cancer:
Sticky tamarind seed juice can treat and protect you from colon cancer. Tamarind is rich in antioxidants. One study found out an extract from the tamarind seed reduced the severity of acute kidney failure and kidney cancer because of its antioxidant property.
10Diabetes:
Tamarind seed lowers blood sugar levels. Animal studies have shown that tamarind can lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. a lso, an enzyme known as alpha-amylase present in tamarind was proven to reduce blood glucose level
11Heals Wounds
Several countries around the world use the leaves and bark of the tamarind tree for wound healing – thanks to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. One study found out in just 10 days the wounds were completely healed using a tamarind seed extract.
12Prevents And Treats Peptic Ulcers
Peptic ulcers
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