Benefits ofTamarind

-Helps in pregnancy related nausea ( probably that made it symbolic for pregnancy)

-boosts metabolism - promotes weight loss

-Reduces cholesterol                             

-Promotes healthy heart

-Remedy for bilious disorder- Jaundice,

-Rich in antioxidants- lower the risk of cancer

-Promotes blood circulation

-Boosts immunity

-Reduces eye irritation

-Helps manage diabetes

-Rich in vitamin B complex- healthy nerve functions

-cooling effect (helps against sun stroke)

-mild laxative 

*Tamarind is a  blood thinner, so if you are taking medication for blood thinning, use cautiously

*lowers blood pressure so don't overdose.

* These are general guidelines but everyone has different "TASIR" (nature of body), so follow that also.

*Best approach is to eat variety of nutritionally dense food rather than concentrating on one.

*Good things are good till used in moderation, overdo is not good.