Tamarind
Tamarind Tamarind is a Good for Health??? One of the most important multipurpose tropical fruit trees in the Indian subcontinent, the tamarind tree (scientifically known as Tamarindus indica L.) is a large evergreen tree that’s said to be native to Africa, particularly in Madagascar. Its pod was first thought to be produced by Indian palms, as its name comes from the Persian term "tamar-I-hind," meaning "date of India. It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible fruit, the sweet and sour pulp of which is extensively used in foods, beverages, and traditional medicines. The plant is especially popular in the Indian subcontinent and in Central America and Mexico and is a common ingredient in the cuisine of those regions. The tree is also grown as an ornamental, and the wood is used in carpentry. Each pod is filled with three to 12 small brown seeds, which are surrounded b