Western Herbalism
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica
Also known as Tamarind pulp.
Tamarind acts primarily as: Laxative, Refrigerant, Carminative, Cathartic. Secondary actions include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Constipation
- Wounds
- Thirst
- Diarrhea
- Eye disease
- Nausea
- Fever
- Helminth infections
- Inflammation
- Dysentery
- Flatulence
- Bronchitis
- Malaria
- Gonorrhea
- Liver disease
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Indigestion
- Abdominal distension
- Bloating
- Colic
- Digestive discomfort
- Gas
- Infection
- Pain
- Digestive complaints
- Respiratory complaints
- Oxidative stress
Safety
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| powder | powder 1-3 g | 1000-3000 mg |
| Dose, from 1 drachm to 2 ounces. | 3888-62207 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
primary-actions. Tamarind acts primarily as: Laxative, Refrigerant, Carminative, Cathartic. Secondary actions include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective.
indications. Tamarind is traditionally indicated for: Constipation, Wounds, Thirst, Diarrhea, Eye disease, Nausea, Fever, Helminth infections, Inflammation, Dysentery, Flatulence, Bronchitis, Malaria, Gonorrhea, Liver disease, and 13 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Tamarind: Pulp eaten as food or in drinks for laxative effect; decoction of leaves/bark for wounds; powder 1-3 g; insufficient data for precise medicinal doses
safety-cautions. Tamarind - Contraindications: May lower blood sugar, monitor with antidiabetic drugs, May increase absorption of aspirin/ibuprofen | Side effects: Tooth enamel erosion from acidity, possible allergic reactions.
Drawn from King's American Dispensatory, 18th edition (Felter and Lloyd), and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
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