Tamarind: 24 Amazing Benefits, side effect, Nutrition Facts And Recipe

Tamarind: 24 Amazing Benefits, side effect, Nutrition Facts, And Recipe

Tamarind is a leguminous tree and also tropical fruit that is high in nutrients and so many uses and health benefits.
WHAT IS TAMARIND?
Scientific Name- Tamarindus indica.
Other Name- Tetul(Bengali), Imli(Hindi), tamuru hindiun(Arabic)
Origin-Africa.

Types Of Tamarind

Tamarind is two varieties- Sweet and sour.

Amazing Benefits Of Tamarind

1. Hair Benefits->Treat oily and greasy scalp.
                           >Prevent Hair loss.
2. Skin Benefits->Prevents Acne.
                           >Anti-aging agent.
                           >Skin lightens.
                           >Reduce Pigmentation.
                           >Skin toning and moisturizing properties.
                           >Reduce dark rings around the neck.
3. Health Benefits-

• Controls high blood pressure.
• Act as an antiseptic.
• Aids weight loss
• Good control Cholesterol level.
• Prevent Mouth Ulcer.
• Prevents Cancer.
• Boost The Immune System.
• Promotes Digestive System.
• Treatments Of Constipation.
• Treat Piles.
• Purification Blood.
• Proper Blood circulation.
• Helps to improve Nerve Function.
• Helps in Wound Healing.
• Makes Healthy Heart.
• Manage Diabetes.

Side Effect Of Tamarind

1. Hypoglycemia.
2. Allergic Reactions.
3. Damage Tooth Enamels.
4. Laxative effect.
5. Induce Acid Reflux
6. Vasoconstriction
7. Formation Of Gall Stone.
8. Risk Of Bleeding.

Nutrition Fact Of Tamarind

Amount per 100gm.
Calories-270.
Name                                            %Daily value*
Total Fat 0.62g                                1%
  Saturated Fat 0.3g                         2%
  Cholesterol 0mg.
Sodium 28mg.                              1%
Total Carbohydrates 63g              21%
  Dietary Fiber 5g                         20%
  Suger 58g.
Protein 3g                                      6%
VitaminA                                       0.7%
VitaminC                                       7.3%
Iron                                                 20%
Calcium                                           8.9%


*Based on 2000Calorie diet.

Tamarind Recipes

• Tamarind Juice.
• Tamarind Paste.
• Tamarind Sauce.
• Tamarind Pulp.
• Tamarind Rice.
• Tamarind Chicken.
• Tamarind and Coconut Chicken Curry.

Source: Wikipedia