TAMARINDUS INDICA: AN OVERVIEW
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Tamarindus indica is an essential drug which has been used in Unani system since time immemorial as an effective demulscent, cardiac tonic, stomachic, carminative, digestive, laxative, antiscorbutic, antibilious and antiseptic. It belongs to family Caesalpiniaceae. It is a leguminous tree native to tropical Africa. In India it is found in forest land in Madhya Pradesh, India. In Unani system it is useful for liver, stomach and intestine, constipation, anorexia, polydipsia, indigestion and liver disorders, febrile diseases, bilious disorders and sore throat. The active compounds vitexin, isoorientin, isovitexin, tartaric acid and malic acid are reported to be having anti snake venom, hepatoprotective and analgesic, weight reducing, anti-helminthic and anti-inflammatory activities. In this article an attempt has been made to summarize the enormous classical Unani literature and modern researches on Tamarindus indica.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohd Tariq, Shahid Chaudhary, Khaleequr Rahman, Hamiduddin , Roohi Zaman, Shaikh Imtiyaz
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