
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica
A brown pod holding a sweet-sour pulp, at the heart of Asian sauces, sweets and drinks.
Its virtues
- A gentle natural laxative that supports digestion.
- Rich in magnesium, potassium and iron.
- Its fruit acids (AHA) make it a traditional Asian body scrub that brightens the skin.
- Young leaves are cooked in soups to refresh the body in hot weather.
Parts used Pulp, leaves, seeds





































