Healing Power of Foods by Sunita Pant Bansal

Author:Sunita Pant Bansal [Bansal, Sunita Pant]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-93-813842-3-7
Publisher: V & S Publishers
Published: 2011-03-24T16:00:00+00:00

TAMARIND (Imli)

Tamarind or imli contains vitamin C, iron and other minerals. It is a tonic and rejuvenative very useful in preventing and curing scurvy. The pulp of the ripe fruit is used in acute constipation and liver disorders like jaundice. Tamarind pulp has laxative properties; its infusion in water is a very refreshing, carminative drink; it is useful in fevers. Good for acute bronchitis, laryngitis, and whooping cough.

As Medicine:

Blood clot/swelling due to injuries: After removing the seeds and fibre, mix the pulp (3tbsp) with 1 tsp salt and ½ cup water. Mix thoroughly and heat the mixture in a container. When bearably hot, apply on the affected areas. Wash with water the next day and repeat for 3 days.

Indigestion, loss of appetite, tastelessness: Rasam, a soup of tomato with tamarind pulp, cumin, coriander seeds, black pepper, curry leaves, ginger and garlic, either drunk straight or with plain, steamed rice.

Fevers: Make an infusion of 1 tsp fruit pulp in 1 cup water and drink.

Sore throat: Dilute the pulp with warm water and gargle.

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