Tamarind seeds have many health benefits. They can be consumed orally by crushing the seeds into a powder and adding to drinks and meals to relieve joint and muscle pain. Topically, soaking the seeds in water and blending to a paste with turmeric and salt can be rubbed on painful areas. Tamarind seeds help with issues like knee pain, digestion, heart health, skin health, eye treatment, arthritis, wounds, ulcers, and more. Precautions should be taken if pregnant or taking blood thinners or antidepressants.

1. Health Benefits Of Tamarind
Seeds
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2. TAMARIND (Tamarindus indica)
 Tamarind can be traced to early civilizations, both as a
medicinal herb and as a cooking spice.
 This fruit comes from the Tamarindus Indica Tree.
 The tamarind fruits and seeds can be found within each pod.
They are sticky and have a tangy flavor.
 This fruit is a good store of a number of helpful elements
including potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C, magnesium,
proteins and calcium. Tamarind seeds are renowned for their
importance to health.

3. Tamarind seeds Consumption
Seeds can be used orally or topically to ease your pain.
 To take it orally the seeds can be crushed into a smooth
powder that can be added to drinks and meals. With the
consumption of such drinks and meals, the tamarind plays
the medicinal role of providing one with relief in joints and
other aching pains.

4. Tamarind seeds Consumption.1
 To use Tamarind Seeds Topically -
 Start by gathering the pods of Tamarind and extract the pod
case to reveal the seeds of the plant. Then keep the bare seeds
in water for about two and half hours, and proceed to blend
the seeds into a slimy paste form. Put a tablespoon of turmeric
powder and some salt into the paste and heat the mixture to a
nice simmering heat until the paste gets thicker.
 To use the product simply let the mixture cool, then take some
of the paste and rub it on the area you feel the pain. Give it
some time, and it will magically heal. Eventually you should
be able to walk more freely without any pain

5. USES & Benefits Of Tamarind Seeds
1.Knee Pain
A number of factors can lead to
inflamed knee joints like work, sport
or just old age.
Within the tamarind seeds, the anti-
inflammatory properties can help
cure aches associated with knee
pain.

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2. Tamarind Improves the
Liver, Digestive system, and
controls Constipation
When Tamarind seeds are made into a
flavored drink or juice, it can help
smoothen the stomach lining and
pathways and can ease indigestion.
Therefore it’s a great remedy for
digestive issues.
The juice also improves the synthesis of
bile in the liver. Whilst the juice is used
mostly as an appetizer, it is also
fortified with nutritious materials that
inhibit cholesterol.
It really does help the body system and
reduces inflammation and can relieve
constipation.

7. USES & Benefits Of Tamarind Seeds
2. Tamarind Improves the Liver,
Digestive system, and controls
Constipation….Cont.
A number of activities cause various
degrees of harm to the liver including
heavy drinking.
One study found out that damage to the
liver caused by excessive alcohol could
be treated using tamarind leaves.

8. USES & Benefits Of Tamarind Seeds
3. Tamarind For Heart
With its significant potassium
content, Tamarind seeds are well equipped to
combat cardiac problems like heart issues,
irregular blood pressure, and hypertension.
Its high potassium makeup is particularly useful
against high blood pressure.
It’s also worth noting flavonoids that are within
Tamarind can raise the good cholesterol (HDL)
and lower the bad cholesterol (LDL). This leads
to a lowering the accumulation
of triglycerides which is a type of fat that’s in
our blood.

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4. Skin Benefits Tamarind seeds are very beneficial for the skin
and can act like an anti-aging formula. Tamarind
seeds contain hyaluronic acid whose presence
gives the extracts of the seed the ability to keep
the skin fresh, moisturized, and reduce fine
lines. Some users of the Tamarind take it to
reduce the effects of aging on their skins as the
extracts help dissolve wrinkles and maintain
smooth skin.
The Tamarind seeds are even used in production
of cosmetics as they are water soluble. They
often are found in gels, masks and facial
toners. These products can tone the skin and
make it smooth and rash-free.

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4. Skin Benefits ...cont
Tamarind has many great benefits for
the skin as discussed earlier.
The seeds of the plant have the ability to protect
skin from the effects of the UV rays of the sun.
Tamarind has always been traditionally used to
smoothen out scars and reduce acne. The alpha
hydroxyl acid in the tamarind can exfoliate and
eliminate dead cells that no longer have life in
them, and treat pimples and clogged pores..

11. USES & Benefits Of Tamarind Seeds
5. Anti Bacterial Benefits
As a weapon against harmful microbes and
bacteria
Certain bacteria can affect the skin, digestive
and urinary systems. These can be rendered
inactive by Tamarind.
Some bacteria naturally have the ability to
cause havoc within our bodies, but tamarind
seeds due to their antibacterial benefits, can
fight and destroy bacteria within the body.

12. USES & Benefits Of Tamarind Seeds
6. Eye Treatment Benefits
Infections or inflammation caused by
conjunctivitis of the eyes can be treated using
the Tamarind seed juice by putting in drops
into the eyes. With its sugar structure and
adhesive characteristics, it serves this function
really well.

13. USES & Benefits Of Tamarind Seeds7. Treatment for Arthritis,
Dysentery & Diarrhea The leaves of the Tamarind tree and the
pods contain substances that help treat
diarrhea as well as dysentery.
The seed is also an indispensable treatment
for individuals who are managing arthritis
problems.
The pain they feel in their bones & joints
can be controlled with half teaspoon of the
blended extract of the plant morning and
evening.

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8. Anti Oxidants in Cancer
Treatment Tamarind extracts have the ability to treat
and help control cancer, particular that of
the kidney, largely because it contains
antioxidants.
Studies have also lead research into how
tamarind can be used to treat colon cancer.
Tartaric acid within tamarind acts as an
antioxidant that protects your body system
from harmful free radicals, which overtime
can increase your level of risk from cancer.

15. USES & Benefits Of Tamarind Seeds
9. Treatment in lowering
blood sugar (Diabetes)
We all know the consequence of high sugar
levels—diabetes! But eating Tamarind
regularly as part of your diet will
help blood sugar spikes.
Equipped with the alpha-amylase properties,
it brings the sugar levels to a more healthy
level and keeps maintaining it.

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10. Treatment in healing
wounds
Tamarind extracts are used to treat injuries
and induce a more rapid healing. The bark
and leaves are particularly useful in treating
wounds and cuts.
Various studies have been undertaken on
this, but one study in particular
using tamarind seed extract healed
wounds in about 10
days.(https://www.researchgate.net/publicati
on/237072458_Tamarind_Seed_Extract_En
hances_Epidermal_Wound_Healing)

17. USES & Benefits Of Tamarind Seeds
11. Treatment from ulcers &
sores Peptic Ulcers are sores or ulcers that form
in the stomach and small intestines and can
be extremely painful. This condition can be
controlled using the extracts of the
Tamarind seed which contain members of
the organic polyphenol family.
These provide a protective effect on the
ulcers and also provide a preventative
measure as well.

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12. Treatment from cold,
cough & asthma Infections that pertain to the tonsils, throat,
and colds can be helped by Tamarind
seeds when made into a juice mixed with
cinnamon and ginger.
You can gargle with this mixture which will
provide a remedy and relief for mouth and
throat problems.
It is also used as a booster for the immune
system, and a medicine to treat asthma and
other allergies.

19. USES & Benefits Of Tamarind Seeds
13. Treatment in
teeth infections After grinding roasted or fried seeds into
powdery form, you can brush your teeth
with it.
This method has proven to heal gum and
dental issues, and provide a preventative
measure to stop cavities from forming.
The Tamarind seeds are also beneficial to
smokers who have nicotine stains on their
teeth. It’s also good for removing other
stains such as soda, coffee and tea.

20. Precautions for pregnant women
 Tamarind seeds are suitable for expectant mothers, as the nutritious fiber
content of the tamarind seeds is useful to the foetus and the mother. One
cannot associate the seed to any scientifically proven ill consequence or
side effects particularly to pregnant women.
 So if you are suffering from digestion issues and constipation issues
during pregnancy it’s definitely recommended. However it’s definitely
worth checking with your doctor before taking any dietary supplements,
as they can react with other medications.

21. Side Effects
 For those on blood thinning or possibly aspirin medications, it is advised
that such people avoid the consumption of the products of tamarind as it
can affect this type of medication.
 Also research has shown that taking drugs meant for controlling
depression (antidepressants) alongside tamarind is not a great idea, as it
could lead to serotonin toxicity.

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