Tamarind's Details & Specifications

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Botanical Name :  Tamarindus indica Linn.
Hindi Name :  Imli,Ambli,Anbli,Chinch (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Tamarind
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Category

 :  Laxative
 
 

Source
Fruits :  Fresh and dried
Leaves :  Fresh and dried
Seeds :  Dried
 
 

Family

 :  Leguminosae
 
 
Geographical Source
The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries: - Africa India West Indies In India it is found in waste places and forest lands in Madhya Pradesh and South India
 
 

Identification
Organoleptic characteristics
Colour :  N/A
Seeds :  Tamarind
Taste :  N/A
Size :   Glossy seeds are hard and non-endospermous
Physical Standards
Total Ash :  N/A
Moisture :  Not more than 2.5 percent
 
 

Chemical Constituents
Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :- Citric acid (4 to 6%) Tartaric acid (5.3 to 8.8%) Potassium bicarbonate (4.7 to 6.0%) Malic acid in traces Reducing sugars (15-20%)
 
Minor
Various minor chemical constituents of this drug are :-- Insoluble matter Resin Tannin
 
 

Storage
To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions: - Preserve in a well-closed container Protection from light Protection from moisture