*Tamarind juice is a mild laxative.
*Tamarind is used to treat bile disorders.
*Tamarind lowers cholesterol.
*Tamarind promotes a healthy heart.
*Tamarind is used as a gargle for sore throats, and as a drink to bring relief from sunstroke.
*The heated juice is used to cure conjunctivitis.
*Eye drops made from tamarind seeds may be a treatment for dry eye syndrome.
Tamarind Nutrition Per 100g
Ingredients Amount Percentage
Folates 14 mg 3.5%
Niacin 1.938 mg 12%
Pantothenic acid 0.143 mg 3%
Pyridoxine 0.066 mg 5%
Thiamin 0.428 IU 36%
Vitamin A 30 mg 1%
Vitamin C 3.5 mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.10 mg < 1%
Vitamin K 2.8 mg 2%
Sodium 28 mg 2%
Potassium 628 mg 13%
Calcium 74 mg 7%
Copper 0.86 mg 9.5%
Iron 2.80 mg 35%
Magnesium 92 mg 23%
Phosphorus 113 mg 16%
Selenium 1.1 mg 2%
Zinc 0.10 mg 1%