Relieve stomach ache and constipatio

Due to its high tartaric and malic acid content, tamarind has long been used as a laxative. Potassium bitartrate, one of the active compounds in tamarind, also helps to ease constipation. Abdominal discomfort is frequently caused by diarrhea and constipation. It has been demonstrated that tamarind bark and root extracts can effectively treat stomach pain. To treat constipation, soaking tamarind is used in Nigeria.

Rasam is a spiced dish from South India that also contains tamarind, cumin, black pepper, and mustard. To aid with digestion, it is consumed with rice. The fruit extract was able to heal atherosclerotic lesions in hamsters. Moreover, active tamarind molecules possess anti-inflammatory effects. They can tone down the severity of atherosclerosis and several cardiovascular diseases.