Krishna Institute

Of Pharmacy

Medicinal Plant

Tamarindus indica

English: Tamarind
ગુજરાતી: આંબલી

A tropical tree valued for its tangy fruit and extensive medicinal properties, widely used in traditional medicine and culinary applications.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Tamarindus indica

Common Name: Tamarind

Local Name: આંબલી

Family: Fabaceae

Traditional Uses

  • Digestive disorders
  • Fever and inflammation
  • Wound healing

Properties

  • Antioxidant activity
  • Antimicrobial effects
  • Laxative properties

Tamarindus indica – Tamarind (આંબલી)

Understanding this plant's role in pharmaceutical education and research

Educational Value

  • Fruit morphology
  • Seed analysis
  • Pharmacognosy teaching

Research Applications

  • Laxative research
  • Antioxidant studies
  • Antidiabetic trials
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