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Originally Posted by dev

.... I don't use tamarind frequently as I've seen many ayurveda practisioners suggesting to reduce it for many of their patients...not sure if it's coz it'll react with the medicines given or it's generally not that good...

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Yes.. Ayurveda advises to use Tamarind within a limit... because...

(1) Tamarind is an Acidic- ingredient, while Lemon is Alkalic-ingredient...

..even though both tastes the same Sour. So Over-acid is not advisable.

(2) It develops sudden Heat in the body... which is good if within a limit.

(3) Mankind's main Food-Substance, in general... is Vegetarian.

..Even the so called Non-Vegetarians... the Food menu contains Bread or such wheat or Rice-substance mainly...

... while the Non-Veg items are only Side- dishes, similar to Vegetarians having Vegetable dishes for the purpose, alongwith Vegetarian main item. made out of Rice or Wheat or other grains.

The digestive- support for which Alkali is required and Acid is not conducive for such foods, if beyond limit.

(4) For certain Herbal medicines, including Ayurveda... Tamarind is INCOMPATIBLE.

(5) Tamarind has a quality of developing Joint-pains, especially at the Knee- Joints, if consumed beyond limit...

...especially in the later part of Life... as an after-effect or Outcome postponed...

... for what we eat and do during earlier days... Tamarind cannot be an exception.

So.... better AVOID TAMARIND... as far as possible.... and ...

... take.... PLENTY OF LEMON... INSTEAD.... as a Substitute for Tamarind.

Oh I see !!

Thanks a lot, Sudhaama sir...

Thank you Dev :)

Sudhaama sir
Thanks a lot.. Your explanation is very useful.

Regards
Sowmya

Tamarind is considered a mild laxative and digestive. It is used to treat bronchial disorders and gargling with tamarind water is recommended for a sore throat. It is antiseptic, used in the treatment of ulcers. Being highly acidic, it is a refrigerant (cooling in the heat) and febrifuge (for fighting fevers). The Ananga Ranga suggests consuming tamarind for enhancing a woman’s sexual enjoyment.

http://www.hashmi.com/tamarind.html

Tamarind pulp is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, thiamine and riboflavin. It is also a good source of niacin. It is considered useful as a cooling agent during fevers and also used as a carminative and mild laxative.

Many find it effective in treating digestive problems, bile disorders, bronchial problems and even as a gargle for sore throats. Tamarind pulp mixed with salt is used as a liniment for rheumatism. Used to alleviate sunstroke, tamarind is also a great remedy for ulcers because of its antiseptic properties.Tamarind has many other uses. The pulp is excellent for cleaning silver, copper and brass. Its leaves and flowers are used in making dyes.
- DECCAN HERALD(source)

well.........it is indeed cooling :) as i had always been told !! here in the middle east there even a drink made from tamarind to cool oneself :)

the word tamarind id derived from the arabic "tamar-e-hind", which means "date of india".

aseer tamarehind
(tamarind juice)

1. boil a small lemon sized tamarind with 2 cups of water. strain.
2. add sugar and lemon juice.
3. serve chilled.

Ayurveda lists tamarind as sour within the six tastes, which means that its properties are heavy, hot and oily. This group includes those plants which contain oxalic and fruit acids, such as blackcurrant, rosehip, the citrus family, mango and pomegranate. Its uses in Ayurveda are mainly as an aid to stimulating appetite, digestion and as a system cleanser, and is also listed as being an effective antidote for alcoholism. Mixed with sugar and a little salt, it is used for sunstroke, fever, biliousness and acute diarrhoea, and tamarind concentrate is a good, mild laxative.
Nutritionally, tamarind yields an energy value of around 70 calories per oz and is a fairly good non-animal source of calcium.