Benefits of Tamarind Leaves And Its Side Effects

India is a country with pretty low environmental hygiene. Most of the places have stagnant water where mosquito breeds. Hence malaria is widespread. Malaria is caused by the female Anopheles mosquito. These mosquitoes carry plasmodium falciparum which causes malaria. Tamarind leaves extract inhibit the growth of plasmodium falciparum thus providing relief from malaria

India is unfortunately the diabetes capital of the world. There are two types of diabetes-Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body does not produce insulin and Type 2 diabetes happens when the body does not produce enough insulin for proper functioning.

A concoction of tamarind leaves not only helps control the level of blood sugar in the body but also increases insulin sensitivity. Tamarind leaves have also been seen to cure jaundice.

Scurvy, also known as Sailor's disease, occurs due to the deficiency of Vitamin C. The symptoms of scurvy are bleeding gums and nails, fatigue and so on. Tamarind has high ascorbic level acid content that mitigate scurvy.

Tamarind leaves are useful in healing wounds thanks to the antiseptic properties present in it. When the juice of tamarind leaves are applied on the wound, it tends to heal faster. Not only that, the juice also serves to prevent infections and parasitic growth which are common in wounds.

Breast milk is very important towards the growth of an infant. It is the most nutritious intake of a person's life and is very important as it ensures proper physical development of the child. The quality of breast milk is improved when a lactating mother consumes tamarind leaves extracts.

Menstrual cramps are terrible and makes menstruation a very uncomfortable experience. What is worse is that it is recurring phenomena. Tamarind leaf extracts can dampen the cramps as they are analgesic. Efficiency of the leaves can be increased if they are mixed with papaya leaves, salt and water but care should be taken that too much salt is not added to the mixture.

Joint inflammations are painful and can restrict movement heavily. It is also a source of massive discomfort that prevents you from going about your day to day life smoothly. Tamarind leaves have anti-inflammatory properties that help cure joint pain and other inflammations

Maintaining oral hygiene is very important . Two of the most common oral problems faced by people are bad breath and tooth ache. Tamarind leaves are an ideal treatment for both these oral problems.