Tamarind is a fruit we know since our childhood days. There was always a man who use to stand beside the school gate towards whom we ran with our one rupee coin. Those days were days we could buy happiness for just one rupee. Eating tamarind those days were fun, but we were unaware of what a healthy thing it was for our skin,hair and our body. Today let's discuss about it's benefits.
Other than it's taste and mouthwatering properties, there are many more things it has which we are unaware of. Tamarind has abundance of vitamins, minerals and fibre in it. It has high levels of antioxidants which helps prevent damaging of our internal organs as we grow older. It's high level of antioxidants also helps fight cancer.
Also,a good news for those who have recently quit SMOKING, as you don't have to worry too much about your damaged liver and lungs, as this fruit can make it younger, on it's regular consumption.
It works wonders on our skin and hair. For skin it helps vanish PIMPLE and ACNE and helps reduce DARK SPOTS.
PIMPLE/ACNE- Prepare a mixture of tamarind pulp, turmeric powder and yogurt in the ratio 2:1:2 and apply on the face, let it stay for 10 minutes and rinse with clean water. Use this at least once a week for better results.
DARK SPOTS- Soak the tamarind in water in the ratio 1:4 and extract the pulp out of it by squeezing. Boil the water until turns thick(as shown in the above picture ) and add 3 pinch of turmeric powder. Once cool, apply on the dark spots. It can also be used for skin lightening caused by tan.
HAIR- Soak tamarind, extract the pulp, dilute with some water to increase the volume and apply on the scalp. Let it stay for 30 mins(Apply on hairs which is already oiled) Rinse well and see the results yourself. This remedy strengthen hairs, reduces scalp acne and hairfall. It adds shine to the cuticles and aids in better cleansing of the scalp.
Other than beauty, this fruit also has several other health benefits like destruction of dead cells, prevents cell damage, reduces chicken pox scars, improves heart health, is good for diabetic patients, blood pressure and Cholesterol and cures insomnia.
DIABETES-The tamarind seed extract contains polyphenols which helps reduce high blood sugar levels.
HEART- Tamarind improves health of the heart by lowering the LDL cholesterol which is major cause of heart diseases and the potassium content helps lower high blood pressure.
IMMUNITY BOOSTER- It is rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C which helps boost immunity. We all know the current scenario we are going through due to this pandemic. Add tamarind to your diet as people with a good immune system are not having severe covid symptoms. And it's antiseptic properties kill the unwanted germs in the body.
