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Tamarind
Growing and using the beneficial properties of tamarind
Botanical characteristics of tamarind
Tamarind is an evergreen and tall tree that belongs to the legume family. The tamarind has a thick and powerful trunk, which can be about 25 meters high. The tree is very branched and has many leaves, which are arranged in bunches of 10–40 pieces. The plant blooms very beautifully: pink flowers appear on the branches of the tree, sometimes they are also yellow with red stripes. Tamarind flowers, each with 5 petals, are collected in cluster inflorescences. Tamarind fruits are long beans, non-opening, slightly curved, colored brown. The inside of the fruit has a sweetish odor and a reddish-brown flesh containing several smooth hard seeds. Fruit ripening occurs from May to June.
Wild tamarind can be seen in Sudan, America, the Caribbean and Asia. In other tropical countries, this tree has been successfully cultivated for several thousand years.
Growing tamarind
Tamarind is a moisture-loving and light-loving plant, so it is planted in a sunny place and the soil is watered regularly. When watering, it is necessary to watch so that no stagnation of water in the sump forms. That is why you need to make good drainage of the soil. Fertilizers should be applied to the soil no more than 1 time in 2-3 months.
Tamarind is propagated by seed. To do this, you must first prepare a light and shallow substrate. The seeds germinate within 7 days. Such plants will be able to bloom only after at least 6 years after planting the seeds. Fertile, slightly acidic soil is most suitable for this plant, however, tamarind will also develop normally on a saline substrate.
Before the formation of 3 skeletal branches in young plants, it is necessary to make the crown formation. In the future, sanitary pruning of the tree crown is performed.
Useful properties of tamarind
A tea is made from tamarind, which is excellent for bronchial asthma, diarrhea and fever from infections. Tamarind broth has laxative properties. The plant increases appetite and can lower blood pressure. Thanks to the beneficial substances contained in tamarind, it is used for diseases of the stomach or for problems associated with the digestion of food in the body.
Tamarind contains organic acids, vitamin A and other substances that are used for various diseases. In addition, tamarind has astringent and antihelminthic properties.
The use of tamarind
For medicinal purposes, the pulp, bark and leaves of tamarind are used. Most often, this plant is used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive problems. The seeds of the plant are fried and used for worms. Tamarind tea helps with conjunctivitis and other inflammatory eye infections. In addition, tea from this plant is used as a rinse for acute respiratory infections and flu. Oddly enough, but tamarind is a strong female aphrodisiac.
A mousse is prepared from tamarind, which is used as a good laxative. Tamarind water is used for sore throats.
Tamarind mousse. Take the pulp of tamarind beans and pour boiling water over it, then wipe it and evaporate until it becomes thick juice. Then add some sugar, stir and the mousse is ready. This mousse is used to normalize the digestion process. Also, this composition is a laxative.
Contraindications to the use of tamarind
Tamarind is contraindicated for people who have a stomach ulcer, intestinal ulcer, or a disease of the digestive glands. Tamarind should not be used in excessive doses as it will lead to diarrhea.
The author of the article: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna | Phytotherapist
Education: Diploma in "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).
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