Tamarind (Pye tamaren)
Tamarindus indica
Tamarind
Pye tamaren
Tamarinier
Tamarindus indica
Traditionally used
Fever, constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, eye infections, wound healing, hypertension, diabetes
Prepared as
For digestive issues and fever, prepare tamarind water by soaking 2-3 tablespoons of fresh tamarind pulp in 2 cups of room temperature water for 2-4 hours, then strain and drink 1/2 cup twice daily. For constipation relief, boil the pulp with water for 10-15 minutes to make a stronger decoction, cooling before consuming 1/4 to 1/2 cup as needed. The leaves can be brewed as tea by steeping 1-2 teaspoons of dried leaves in hot water (not boiling) for 8-10 minutes, drinking 1 cup daily for diabetes management and wound healing when used as a wash.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Lafyèv, vant bouche, dyare, mal vant, enfeksyon nan je yo, geri blesi, tansyon wo, dyabèt
Français — Fièvre, constipation, diarrhée, maux d'estomac, infections oculaires, cicatrisation des plaies, hypertension, diabète
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside