Benefits of tamarind fruit

Posted on February 25, 2014 by john in Benefits of fruit

Scientific name : Tamarindus indica,

composition : The tamarind fruit is constituted by several sugary substances, which are between 20% and 30 % fruit.

tamarind 18% corresponds to organic acids, including tartaric, malic and ascorbic acid is highlighted.

About 25 % of the tamarind fruit corresponds to water. In addition, tamarind is rich in minerals, among which those of detacan potassium, iron and phosphorus.
BENEFITS

Tamarind has in its composition, a large amount of fibers, which favor the realization of the digestive processes. About 8% of tamarind corresponds to fiber, this amount about 50 % is insoluble.

The fruit of this tree contains vitamins among its components, highlighting their contribution to vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and vitamin B complex addition, about 2% of this fruit is protein and 0.5 % are fats.
MEDICAL PURPOSES TAMARIND

The fruit of the tamarind tree known scientifically as Tamarindus indica, has diuretic properties, it is because it has a lot of potassium. This property results in an increase in urine output, which serves for the treatment and prevention of kidney stones, and urinary tract infections. One of the best ways to take advantage of this property is consuming tamarind juice or eating fruit.

Tamarind has digestive properties, making it suitable to include in the diet of people who constantly suffer from constipation and slow digestion.

The fruit of this tree has cleansing properties, which helps to eliminate toxins in our body. Eat regularly fruit of this tree or consuming tamarind juices help our body to be healthier.

Tamarind is an excellent fruit to include in the diet of people who want to lose weight. This is due to the diuretic, digestive and cleansing properties it possesses.

The leaves of this tree are used to treat intestinal parasites, one of the ways to exploit this property is by drinking infusions based on these leaves.