Brief introduction of Tamarindus Indica
Tamarindus Indica English name is Tamarind Seeds, and its Hindi name is Imli Beej, it is known with some other names are ambli, tamar, and amilka. Tamarind seeds are dark brown and shiny on the outside and off-white on the inside, they are rich in protein, containing a high amount of essential amino acids, like isoleucine, leucine, lycine, methionine, phenylalanine, and valine.
Mainly tamarind seeds are used in cooking and in Ayurveda for the treatment of various ailments, they also possess astringent properties and rich sources of Vitamin C.
Purpose of the Post
The main purpose of this post is to cover all the FAQs related to Tamarindus Indica Seeds, which have been asked multiple times by our customers and on other social platforms, about their uses, benefits, side effects, and so on. Although we have replied to all the questions and resolved the queries, after all these efforts we realized that why don’t we assemble all the question with their answer in one place and post it on Yipisale Blog section?
In that way, we can save customers time, energy, and effort and help them in their purchases. We have done lots of effort to collect valuable questions from our customers, health experts, and marketplaces, and included them in this post. This post will help to save your time and effort, you can check the question list and get the answer without much effort.
FAQs & Facts List of Tamarind Seeds / Imli Beej
- What is Tamarindus indica’s common name?
- What are the health benefits of tamarind?
- What is tamarind seed good for?
- What is the use of Tamarindus Indica?
- Are tamarind seeds safe to eat?
- How many tamarind seeds should I eat daily?
- What is tamarind rich in?
- Can tamarind cure arthritis?
- What are the side effects of tamarind?
- Why buy Tamarind Seeds Powder from Yipisale?
FAQs Answer List
Q - What is Tamarindus Indica common name?
Tamarindus Indica in English known as Tamarind and its other common names are imli, ambli, tamar, and amilka. It is an abundantly grown plant in Asian countries, and it is an abundant and cheaply available by-product of the tamarind pulp industry.
Q - What are the health benefits of tamarind?
Tamarind seeds and kernels are high in protein content, while the seed coat is rich in fiber and tannins, besides being a good source of protein and fatty acids, they are rich in some essential minerals. Tamarind seeds are beneficial in various health ailments like:
- Arthritis
- Heart & Blood Disorders
- Oral Disorder
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Immunity Booster
- Cough, Tonsils, and Throat Infections
- Diabetes
- Common Cold
- Burns
- Joint Pain
- Sexual Disorders
Q - What is tamarind seed good for?
Tamarind is primarily used for its fruits, which are eaten fresh or processed, used as a seasoning or spice. Whole tamarind seed and seed kernel are rich sources of protein, it also contains minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium.
Q - What is the use of Tamarindus Indica?
Tamarindus Indica fruit pulp and seeds both are used in culinary and in Ayurveda, fruit pulp has a sweet-sour flavor and is used in drinks, sweetmeats, curries, and chutneys. It is an essential ingredient in Worcestershire sauce. The tamarind seed is used to treat various ailments like sexual disorders, diabetes, joint pain, arthritis, heart, and blood disorders.
Some medicinal uses are listed
- Tamarind seeds can cure all teeth-related problems and clean nicotine stuck to teeth.
- Tamarind seed juice is a natural remedy to cure indigestion and increase bile production.
- Its anti-inflammatory property eases out joint pain
- The red outer cover of the tamarind seed cures diarrhea and dysentery effectively.
- Tamarind seeds contain immunity-boosting properties that can protect from many diseases and disorders.
Q - Are tamarind seeds safe to eat?
Yes, tamarind seeds are safe to eat but in as prescribed, the dose is dependent upon the disease and a person’s physical condition. If someone has any specific problem, then consult the Ayurvedic doctor first. The general recommended dose of Tamarind seeds is 5-10 grams daily.
Q - How many tamarind seeds should I eat daily?
5-10 grams of Tamarind seeds powder or 8-10 tamarind seeds are the recommended dose, for specific ailments or conditions, consult the Ayurvedic doctor.
Q - What is tamarind rich in?
Tamarind pulp is rich in vitamin C and contains tartaric, malic, and citric acids as well as sugars. Pulp is the richest known natural source of tartaric acid (8 to 18%) which is the main acidulant used in the preparation of foods in India.
Tamarind Seeds are rich in protein, containing high amounts of essential amino acids, like isoleucine, leucine, lycine, methionine, phenylalanin, and valine. In addition to this, seeds are also a good source of essential fatty acids, and minerals particularly calcium, phosphorous, and potassium.
Q - Can tamarind cure arthritis?
Tamarind seeds have anti-inflammatory property eases joint pain, consumption of ½ a teaspoon of roasted tamarind seed powder twice a day with water boosts joint lubrication which soothes pain.
Q - What are the side effects of tamarind?
All Ayurveda herbs are plant-based, and they don’t have any side effects, but they may react with some allopathy or homeopathy medicine. It is better to consult the doctor if you are on any medications or have special health issues.
Some are listed below
- Consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding.
- Do not take without a doctor’s prescription if you are pregnant.
- If you are on diabetes or on hypertension medication. Consult the doctor before consuming.
- Sometimes Ayurveda herbs may interreact with allopathy or homeopathy, Consult the doctor before consuming.
- If you are on blood-thinning medication, consult the doctor first before consuming it.
- If you are going for surgery, then stop using Tamarind seeds before 2 weeks of surgery.
Q - Why buy Tamarind Seeds Powder from Yipisale?
About the Product
Buying Tamarind Seeds powder from Yipisale is worthwhile, we have used the best quality Tamarind Seeds, sundried, roast and ground them only on an order basis so that our customers get the fresh batch every time. We used a zip and airlock reusable pouch to avoid air contamination.
About the Shipping and Time
We are providing worldwide free shipping on all items, we used Aramex, DHL, and Bombino for shipping our overseas parcels, it helps our customers to track the parcel easily. We usually ship our all orders in 1-2 business days.
About Order Payment
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Summary
In this post, we have tried to answer all the questions related to Tamarindus Indica / Tamarind Seed, please let us know via mail or comment if you have any questions apart from them. We will try to include that in this post.
Note: This post is about educating the benefits and uses of Tamarindus Indica / Tamarind Seed, consult the Ayurvedic doctor before starting.
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