Outstanding health benefits of tamarind fruit A series of Presentation By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former D.G. Agriculture & Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

4. Tamarind
The health benefits of tamarind have been well-
studied and include the ability to reduce
inflammation throughout the body, improve eye
health, boost respiratory health,
heal skin conditions, improve the digestive
system, relieve pain, increase the strength of the
immune system, reduce fever, lower cholesterol to
improve cardiovascular health, treat piles,
prevent cancer, and even protect children against
parasites and worms.

5. Tamarind
Tamarind is a delicious, sweet fruit that has a wide
variety of uses and applications, both for
medicinal and culinary purposes. It is a medium-
sized bushy tree with evergreen leaves and fruit
that develops in pods characterized by long,
brown shells. Inside is a sticky, fleshy, juicy pulp,
which is the tamarind fruit. This is where the
nutrition and taste reside! It is both sweet and
sour in taste, and people tend to either
immediately like it or have a natural disposition
against it!

6. Nutritional Value Of Tamarind
Tamarind is a very valuable commodity in the
world because of its many nutritional components
that add to its healthy impact. These include a
significant level of vitamin C, as well as vitamin E,
B vitamins, calcium, iron,
phosphorous, potassium, manganese, and
dietary fiber. There are also a number of organic
compounds that make tamarind a powerful
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. The
health benefits of tamarind are explained in
greater detail below.

8. Tamarind Lightens Your Skin
Prolonged exposure to
the sun, as well as dust
and pollution, takes a toll
on our skin. Dull and dry
skin, check.
Tanning, check. Uneven
complexion, check.
Clogged pores, check.
Name any skin problem,
and it can be traced back
to the sun.

9. Tamarinds Natural Skin Exfoliating
Agent
This fruit is a wonderful source of
alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), one
of the major constituents of
various leading exfoliating
creams available in the market.
They eliminate the dirt and
impurities that lie deep inside the
skin and unclog the clogged skin
pores

10. Tamarind is Natural Remedy For
Cellulite
1. Mix two teaspoons of fresh
tamarind extract with one
teaspoon each of sugar and
lemon juice and half a teaspoon
of baking soda.
2. Mix the ingredients well.
3. Apply the paste on the skin
and scrub gently in circular
motions with a brush.
4. Repeat this process twice a
week for four-five weeks. This
will lessen the visibility of
cellulite. But, make sure you do
it before you get your skin
waxed as it could cause blisters.

11. Tamarind is Natural Skin Moisturizing
And Toning Properties
• Patchy, scaly skin, fine lines,
coarse and dull skin, cold
sores, skin tightness – all
these issues are on my winter
skin woes list. Those with
forever dry skin will most
definitely relate to me.
• A bowl of boiled and cooled
tamarind water can be used as
a natural skin toning and
moisturizing agent (2). Who
knew a small bean can do so
much to restore the moistur

12. Tamarind is Natural Anti-aging Agent
• Who doesn’t want their skin to
remain ageless forever? The
sole reason why anti-aging
products are such a hit.
• In my opinion, going natural is
always the best solution for skin
woes.
• Tamarind is packed with various
acids, antioxidants, fiber, and
vitamins that combat the free
radicals that cause premature
aging.
• Use this tamarind and semolina
pack on a regular basis to give
your skin a radiant and youthful
look:

13. Tamarind Removes Dark Patches
Around The Neck
• Dark patches on the neck are
more common in women as
compared to men. While many
of us resort to bleaching
agents as instant solutions,
here is one natural ingredient
that could have long-lasting
effects. Yes, tamarind is an
absolute all-rounder.

14. Tamarind Eliminates Pigmentation
• Packed with AHA, tamarind is
an established anti-blemish
agent. It is also known to act
as a natural remedy for
pigmentation.
• Just apply freshly prepared
tamarind juice on your clean
face twice a week to erase the
blemishes and pigmentation
and reveal clear skin.

15. Tamarind Cures Acne
• Acne is like that clingy cousin
who just doesn’t leave you
alone.
• Well, getting away from her
might be difficult, but getting
rid of acne and acne scars
isn’t, at least not anymore.
• Tamarind is here to save the
day (and face)!
• The vitamins C and A and
other antioxidants present in
tamarind enable it to act as a
natural cure for various
inflammatory skin conditions,
including pimples and acne.

16. Tamarind Benefits For Hair
• We all envy those models in
the hair product commercials
for their long and lustrous hair,
don’t we?
• While I wouldn’t recommend
you trust those ads, you can
always trust natural and
homemade products. Read on
to know how you can use
tamarind for your hair:

17. Tamarind Helps Treat Oily And
Greasy Scalp
• Oily scalp is the cause of a
number of hair disorders,
including dandruff and hair
loss. Controlling the sebum
production in the scalp is one
of the best solutions to get
flaunt-worthy hair.
• Trust tamarind pulp to do that
for you!
• Use the following pack to get
rid of the greasiness from your
scalp within no time.

18. Tamarind Works As An Antiseptic
• Cuts, bruises, burns – these are
the staple if you are a kitchen
klutz like me. That is why my
mom likes to stock up on a few
kitchen ingredients, apart from
regular Burnols, to be ready for
any future mishap.
• Tamarind is one of her trusted
antiseptic solutions.
• This tart fruit is known to have
medicinal properties that heal
wounds and prevent infections
from spreading in the body. It
has strong antimicrobial
properties due to the presence
of tannins, terpenoids, and citric
acids

19. Tamarind Aids Weight Loss
• Tamarind can help you lose a
few pounds.
• Don’t believe me? Well, here’s
good news for you.
• Tamarind contains a unique
compound, hydroxycitric acid
(HCA), which is connected to
weight loss (4). This compound
helps inhibit an enzyme in our
system that aids the storage of
fat. Additionally, having tamarind
suppresses your appetite for a
longer period, specifically by
increasing the secretion of
serotonin (a neurotransmitter).

20. Tamarind Is Good During Pregnancy
• The nine months of pregnancy
are not easy for would-be
moms. They undergo all kinds
of physical, behavioral, and
psychological changes. And,
on top of all that, are the
number of diet and nutrition
suggestions from family and
friends

21. Tamarind Treats Bilious Disorders
• Including tamarind in your diet is
an effective way to cure bilious
disorders.
• These disorders are basically
the result of irregular and
uncontrolled bile production in
the liver that lead to an upset
stomach and fever.
• Tamarind, being a bilious
substance, helps in the proper
stimulation of bile production
(5). This, in turn, can help
dissolve food faster as well as
regulate gastric juices. All these
processes lead to improved
digestion.

22. Tamarind Controls Cholesterol
Levels
• High cholesterol level has
become one of the most
common disorders in people
between the age of 25 to 50.
You will find many younger
people at the borderline risk
zone. Blame it on bad lifestyle
and food choices all you want,
but ‘zero trans fat’ food products
aren’t the only solution
available. Trust Mother Nature
to provide us with something
super-affordable and healthy in
the form of the tasty tamarind.
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23. Tamarind Cures Malaria
• This warm fruit is a known to
be antiviral and antipyretic.
So, having a small piece of
tamarind twice a day can help
keep malaria fever under
contro

24. Tamarind Treats Jaundice
• In the case of jaundice, the
RBCs present in the liver are
overwhelmed by the presence
of bilirubin, a yellow chemical
secreted by the organ. The
elevated levels of this
particular chemical lead to
yellowing of the eyes, skin,
and urine.
• Tamarind is very effective in
maintaining liver health and
regulating bilirubin levels, thus
lessening the chances of
jaundice

25. Tamarind Soothes Inflammation
• Inflammation is a serious issue
and it can affect a few internal
organs of the body. This can
cause a great deal of
discomfort and even pain for
some.
• Tamarind is a good natural
medicine to treat inflammation

26. Tamarind Prevents Cancer
• Cancer is a scary disease.
Treating cancer is a lengthy
and painful process, however,
we can try and prevent this
fatal disease.
• This is where tamarind comes
into play. This juicy fruit is a
good source of antioxidants.
These help in curbing the
growth of cancerous cells in
the body by preventing the
formation of free radicals. The
harmful radicals (you can call
them the ‘Trojan virus’ in our
body) cause major dysfunction
in the system

27. Tamarind Treats Constipation
• Constipation is quite common
and can happen to anyone,
young or old, healthy or sick. It
is annoying, and it makes you
feel irritated, bloated, and
stuffed at the same time.
• While the ‘churnas’ in the
market can be effective,
nothing can beat a home
remedy with natural
ingredients.
• Tamarind pulp is used as a
mild laxative. A few spoonfuls
of the pulp can improve bowel
movements considerably

28. Tamarind Works As A Cleansing
Agent
• . Tamarind is an amazing cleansing
agent. This is due to the fact that its
pulp is full of antibacterial, antiviral,
as well as anti inflammatory
properties. These help in getting rid
of stubborn bacteria and viruses
from our body.
• Tamarind, when mixed with other
solutions, works well for cleansing
the eyes, cleaning out toxic deposits
in the kidney, and relieving stomach
worms. Such solutions can also
relieve a sore throat.
• It is especially beneficial in the
treatment of dry eyes due to the
presence of a chemical similar to
mucin, a chemical that helps protect
and wet the cornea surfac

29. Tamarind Treats Piles
• Piles are synonymous with a
truckload of pain. Not being
able to move and sit freely is
most definitely a curse.
Thankfully, we have a natural
solution to deal with this
painful problem – tamarind.
• Tamarind juice, extracted from
its flowers, is used in
the treatment of piles, both
internal and external (13).
Have this medicinal concoction
to treat piles

30. Tamarind and Blood Purification
• This pulpy and rich fruit is full
of essential minerals, dietary
fiber, and vitamin C, all of
which help in the purification of
blood.
• As mentioned earlier, the
antioxidants present in
tamarinds actively scavenge
the free radicals, thus oxidizing
and purifying your blood.
• Hence, including tamarind in
daily meals is extremely
beneficial.

31. Tamarind Provides Cardiovascular
Health
• There are several reasons
tamarinds are the best for our
heart.
• Tamarind is very effective in
controlling cholesterol levels. It
does this by lowering LDL (the
bad cholesterol) and promoting
HDL (the good cholesterol) with
the help of the antioxidants and
phenols (14). It also exhibits
strong vasodilatory effects due
to the high potassium content in
the fruit. This keeps your blood
pressure under control. All these
factors, along with the
abundance of vitamin C, help
lessen the stress on the
cardiovascular system.

32. Tamarind Cures Mouth Ulcers
• Canker sores or mouth ulcers,
the annoying little spurts under
our lips and on our mouth, can
be cured with the help of
tamarind. This fruit has a
cooling effect and can easily
calm the burning sensation
caused by these little boils.
• For best results, use a
concoction made of tamarind
pulp and a mix of crushed
herbs such as coriander and
mint. Have this medicine twice
every day for faster recovery.

33. Tamarind Promotes Digestive Health
• All the spices that reside on
your kitchen rack assist in
bettering your digestive
system, and tamarind is no
different.
• The abundant fiber in this fruit
bulks up the stool, making it
smoothly pass through the
stomach and intestines. Also,
the bilious effects of this fruit
keeps our liver, colons, and
other digestive organs healthy.
• So, make it a point to have
tamarind daily for improved
digestion.

34. Aids Proper Blood Circulation
• Tamarind, being a good source
of iron, aids proper blood
circulation in our body.
• A serving of this tasty pulp
provides around 10% of the
daily recommended portion of
iron, which is responsible for
increasing the red blood cell
(RBC) count in our blood. This,
in turn, ensures proper oxygen
supply to every cell and organ

35. Improves Nerve Function
• We have been using natural
ingredients for a better cognitive
function since ages. Remember
that almond or glass of milk your
mom insisted you have? A new
addition to the list of nervous
system boosting ingredients is
our beloved tamarind.
• This amazing fruit is particularly
high in thiamine (vitamin B6),
which is responsible for
improving our nerve function
and memory. So, don’t forget to
include tamarind in your diet.
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36. Tamarind Helps Manage Diabetes
• The tart and tasty tamarind
can help monitor and manage
blood sugar fluctuations.
• This is because this fruit helps
inhibit the enzyme alpha-
amylase, which aids weight
loss. It slows down
carbohydrate absorption,
which otherwise can lead to
the formation of simple sugars
or fats and can increase the
insulin levels

37. Tamarind Boosts The Immune
System
• As mentioned earlier, tamarind
has a high content of vitamin
C, which along with other
antioxidants, helps guard your
cells and organs from foreign
body invasion, protecting you
from several diseases (19).
Additionally, tamarind has anti-
inflammatory, antimicrobial,
antiviral, antiseptic, and
antipyretic properties that aid
in boosting your immunity.
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38. Tamarind and Stomach Health:
• Use of tamarind juice treats
inflammatory bowel diseases
such as ulcerative colitis and
Crohn’s disease. Tamarind pulp
juice helps to keep stomach
ulcers and stomach acids at
bay.
• Mix this with honey, milk, lemon
and dates to help indigestion.
They are rich sources of fiber
that regulates bowel movements
and cures constipation,
intestinal worms and parasites
in children. This is a great
natural way to cure diarrhea and
dysentery, and lower
inflammation caused due to
hemorrhoids.

39. Tamarind as Antioxidants:
• Tamarind juice is a very rich
source of antioxidants that
protects your body from
hazardous free radicals.

40. Tamarind and Heart Health:
• This juice has the power to
prevent the oxidation process
of cholesterol, which can stop
cholesterol sticking to the walls
of your arteries and blocking
them. This will lower the risk of
coronary heart disease and
high cholesterol levels.

41. Tamarind and Obesity:
• Many people with obesity need
to lose weight to maintain their
body weight. Tamarind juice
can be very beneficial in such
cases for weight loss and for
treating obesity.

42. Tamarind have Cooling Effect:
• This imparts a cooling effect to
your body temperature.
Hence, the drink is to be
consumed to cure sun strokes
in the tropical regions.

43. Tamarind and Skin Health:
• Tamarind juice is excellent for
the health of your skin and to
treat burns and prevent
edema. Apply the juice to
maintain glowing and healthy
skin. This can also reduce or
remove common acne or
chickenpox scars from the
face and other parts of the
body. Tamarind juice has
enzymes, fiber, Vitamin B,
Vitamin C and alpha hydroxyl
acids that remove dead skin
cells.