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Tamarinier

Tamarindus indica · Indian tamarind

Tamarindus indica, commonly known as the tamarind tree, is native to tropical regions of Africa and has been widely cultivated for its fruit and medicinal uses in traditional medicine. While specific traditional applications are not well-documented, it is part of a group of 97 Fabaceae species traditionally used to treat human ailments in Tanzania. Scientific evidence suggests that the marketed herbal formulation Diabecon, which includes tamarind, improved cognitive performance in diabetic rats by modulating brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), insulin, and inflammatory pathways. Additionally, significant correlations were found between certain microbial phyla in the rhizosphere and tamarind traits under grafting conditions; however, potential influences from rootstock genotypes could not be excluded. The volatile compounds identified through different methodologies provided a comprehensive profile of tamarind's aromatic components. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Tamarindus indica.

En bref
Meilleure preuve
A
Précautions
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Information uniquement. L'usage traditionnel ne signifie pas une efficacité prouvée. Les preuves et la sécurité varient — consultez les sources citées.

Ce que dit la science

  • Des corrélations importantes ont été observées entre certains phyla microbiens dans la rhizosphère et les caractéristiques du tamarin sous des conditions d'engraissement, bien que l'influence potentielle des génotypes de la greffe ne puisse pas être exclue. D PMID
  • L'étude a révélé que 97 espèces de la famille des Fabacées, y compris Tamarindus indica, sont utilisées traditionnellement pour traiter les maladies humaines en Tanzanie. A PMID
  • La formulation herbale commercialisée Diabecon a amélioré la performance cognitive chez les rats diabétiques en modulant les voies BDNF, insuliniques et inflammatoires. D PMID
  • DMU-SPME a identifié plus de composés volatils que HS-SPME ou SAFE, fournissant un profil volatile complet du tamarin. D PMID
  • Cette revue indique que le tamarinier contient divers nutriments et composés bioactifs avec des bénéfices potentiels pour la santé, bien que les données cliniques humaines soient limitées. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Tamarinier?

Tamarinier (Tamarindus indica) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Tamarinier?

5 sourced findings are recorded for Tamarinier; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: Des corrélations importantes ont été observées entre certains phyla microbiens dans la rhizosphère et les caractéristiques du tamarin sous des conditions d'engraissement, bien que l'influence potentielle des génotypes de la greffe ne puisse pas être exclue.

How strong is the evidence for Tamarinier?

The strongest finding for Tamarinier carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Tamarinier safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Tamarinier in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Tamarinier interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Tamarinier in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Tamarinier?

Tamarinier is also known as: Indian tamarind, Тамаринд.

Is Tamarinier a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Sources

  1. T2 Ethnomedicinal Practices of the Fabaceae Family in Tanzania: A Systematic Review. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Differential volatile-omics analysis for tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) and aroma-active compounds identification via DMU-SPME-GC-MS method. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Evaluation of Germplasm Resources and Microbial Diversity Among Different Geographical Provenances of Tamarindus indica L. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Reversal of diabetes-associated cognitive impairment through modulation of BDNF, insulin, and NF-κB pathways by a marketed herbal formulation. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Exploring Nutritional Properties, Bioactive Compounds, and Potential Applications of Tamarindus indica L.: An Underutilized Food Plant. literature abstract metadata