Indian tamarind
Tamarindus indica
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.
- 最佳证据
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- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- 在嫁接条件下，一些微生物门在根际与无花果性状之间发现了显著的相关性，但砧木基因型的潜在影响无法排除。
- 研究发现，有97种豆科植物，包括非洲象脚树（Tamarindus indica），在坦桑尼亚传统上被用来治疗人类疾病。
- 市场上销售的草药制剂Diabecon通过调节BDNF、胰岛素和炎症途径，改善了糖尿病大鼠的认知功能。
- DMU-SPME 检测到比HS-SPME或SAFE更多的挥发性化合物，提供了木豆的全面挥发性轮廓。
- 该综述表明，木豆含有多种营养素和生物活性化合物，具有潜在的健康益处，但人类临床数据有限。
Frequently asked questions
What is Indian tamarind?
Indian tamarind (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 Indian tamarind?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Indian tamarind; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: 在嫁接条件下，一些微生物门在根际与无花果性状之间发现了显著的相关性，但砧木基因型的潜在影响无法排除。
How strong is the evidence for Indian tamarind?
The strongest finding for Indian tamarind carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Indian tamarind safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Indian tamarind in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Indian tamarind interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Indian tamarind in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Indian tamarind?
Indian tamarind is also known as: Тамаринд, Tamarinier.
Is Indian tamarind 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.
来源
- T2 Ethnomedicinal Practices of the Fabaceae Family in Tanzania: A Systematic Review. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Differential volatile-omics analysis for tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) and aroma-active compounds identification via DMU-SPME-GC-MS method. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Evaluation of Germplasm Resources and Microbial Diversity Among Different Geographical Provenances of Tamarindus indica L. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Reversal of diabetes-associated cognitive impairment through modulation of BDNF, insulin, and NF-κB pathways by a marketed herbal formulation. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Exploring Nutritional Properties, Bioactive Compounds, and Potential Applications of Tamarindus indica L.: An Underutilized Food Plant. literature abstract metadata