Untold Health Benefits Of Manila Tamarind Or Camachile

Manila Tamarind Health Benefits

Manila Tamarind is a sour edible fruit mostly used for cooking, but also contains high nutritional value and numerous health benefits to the body.

Tamarind or Tamarindus indica is a leguminous tree came from an indigenous family of Fabaceae. This plant can be usually found in tropical climate countries including the Philippines. It is very popular worldwide, because of its unique taste and nutritional value.

This leguminous tree is a multi-purpose tree producing edible and incandescent pods, which has red-pinkish to greenish-brown color. Its fruit usually consumed raw, cooked, or processed, while the oil extracted from the seeds can be used in making soap and cooking.

Its fruit is mostly used for culinary purposes as an ingredient in some of our favorite dishes such as the popular Filipino dish called “Sinigang sa Sampalok.” It is also used in making some candy, pastries, and desserts.

It has been also traditionally used by ancient people in treating and preventing numerous types of diseases, because of its medicinal properties. Aside from being an effective natural remedy, it is also more affordable compared to high-cost treatments and medications in the hospitals and medical centers.

It contains vitamins A, B, C, E, K, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, folate, riboflavin, carotene, pyridoxine, and dietary fiber. It also contains minerals including iron, phosphorus, calcium, manganese, magnesium, copper, zinc, potassium, sodium, and selenium.

It is rich in antioxidants that can help the body to fight free radicals, which can cause harm to the body’s health. Here are some health benefits of eating Manila tamarind: