Tamarindus indica

Common Names: tamarind

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Effects of the medicinal plant, Tamarindus indica, as a potential supplement, on growth, nutrient digestibility, body composition and hematological indices of Cyprinus carpio fingerlings.

Saleem M et al (2024).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33901
PubMed:
39027601

Effective reduction of carbon-containing pollutants in coffee cherry pulping wastewater using natural polysaccharide from Tamarindus indica L. seeds.

C T et al (2024).
Environ Res.
DOI:
10.1016/j.envres.2024.119527
PubMed:
38977155

Comparative thermal assessment and emission analysis of various green biodiesel from novel feedstocks for CI engines: a sustainable approach towards emission reduction.

Rajpoot AS et al (2024).
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-024-33817-6
PubMed:
38829501

Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide-copper nanocomposite: An innovative solution for green environment and antimicrobial studies.

Summary

A study synthesized a nano-composite using tamarind seed polysaccharides and copper nanoparticles from agricultural waste, showing strong antibacterial activity and potential for green technology and medical applications. This research bridges the gap between environmental conservation and healthcare advancement.

Antimicrobial
Majeed H et al (2024).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30927
PubMed:
38779003

In vitro antibacterial activity of fruit pulp extracts of Tamarindus indica against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Goanar G, Tafesse G and Fereja WM (2024).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-024-04404-6
PubMed:
38504277

Anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and biocompatibility properties of aqueous extract of Tamarindus indica L. fruit coat analyses by in-vitro and in-vivo approaches.

Summary

T. indica fruit coat extract has anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic properties, and is biocompatible. It may be a valuable source of antioxidants and phytochemicals for medical use.

DiabetesImmunology
Kathirvel B et al (2024).
Environ Res.
DOI:
10.1016/j.envres.2024.118702
PubMed:
38503381

Conductivity-Based Gas Sensors Using Tamarindus indica Polysaccharide-Capped Gold Nanoparticles for the Detection of Volatile Gases.

Selvanayakam S, Esakkidurai SP and Kalaiyar S (2024).
ACS Omega.
DOI:
10.1021/acsomega.3c09137
PubMed:
38463309

Novel report of Acinetobacter johnsonii as an indole-producing seed endophyte in Tamarindus indica L.

Bhattacharya E et al (2024).
Arch Microbiol.
DOI:
10.1007/s00203-024-03865-0
PubMed:
38460008

Anti-inflammatory effects of the Thai herbal remedy Yataprasen and biflavonoids isolated from Putranjiva roxburghii in RAW264.7 macrophages.

Immunology
Mangmool S et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2024.117997
PubMed:
38442805

Secretome Analysis of Thermothelomyces thermophilus LMBC 162 Cultivated with Tamarindus indica Seeds Reveals CAZymes for Degradation of Lignocellulosic Biomass.

Contato AG et al (2024).
J Fungi (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/jof10020121
PubMed:
38392793

State-of-the-art progress on tamarind seed polysaccharide (Tamarindus indica) and its diverse potential applications, a review with insight.

Review
Raj V and Lee S (2024).
Carbohydr Polym.
DOI:
10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121847
PubMed:
38388032

Safety and efficacy of a class II medical device based on highly purified and standardized plant extracts in the management of post-menopausal patients with vulvar and vaginal atrophy: a single-center prospective observational study.

Galli V et al (2024).
Minerva Obstet Gynecol.
DOI:
10.23736/S2724-606X.23.05409-X
PubMed:
38358384

Expression of concern: The anti-Alzheimer potential of Tamarindus indica: an in vivo investigation supported by in vitro and in silico approaches.

Elmaidomy AH et al (2024).
RSC Adv.
DOI:
10.1039/d4ra90002b
PubMed:
38213982

Mainstreaming traditional fruits, vegetables and pulses for nutrition, income, and sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa: the case for Kenya and Ethiopia.

Ngigi PB et al (2023).
Front Nutr.
DOI:
10.3389/fnut.2023.1197703
PubMed:
38146328

Electrospun Tamarindus indica-loaded antimicrobial PMMA/cellulose acetate/PEO nanofibrous scaffolds for accelerated wound healing: In-vitro and in-vivo assessments.

Summary

Tossers designed and made electrospun nanofibers loaded with Tamarindus indica, which has many healing properties. The nanofibers showed compatibility with human skin cells, promoted healing, and had antimicrobial effects, making them potential biomaterials for wound healing.

Antimicrobial
Goher SS et al (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128793
PubMed:
38134993

Phytochemical analysis, GC-MS profile and determination of antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant activities of peel and seeds extracts (chloroform and ethyl acetate) of Tamarindus indica L.

Summary

Tamarind seeds and peel extracts contained terpenoids, phenolic content, and flavonoids. Chloroform peel extract showed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, while ethyl acetate seed extract inhibited fungal growth. GC-MS analysis revealed beneficial compounds. Seeds extracts were more effective.

AntimicrobialImmunologyPhytochemistry
Tavanappanavar AN et al (2024).
Saudi J Biol Sci.
DOI:
10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103878
PubMed:
38125735

Feeding ecology of a lesser-known arboreal giant: Grizzled Giant Squirrel (Ratufa macroura), Southern Western Ghats, India.

Thomas K, Šmejkal M and Nameer PO (2023).
Ecol Evol.
DOI:
10.1002/ece3.10765
PubMed:
38077515

Unraveling Tamarindus indica Pulp-Derived Green Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles for Cardioprotective Potential against Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy: A Comprehensive Biochemical and Gene Expression Study.

Summary

The researchers synthesized magnesium oxide nanoparticles using a sustainable method. These nanoparticles exhibited antioxidant properties, protected against cardiac damage, and had potential therapeutic value in addressing cardiomyopathy.

CardiologyGenetics
Nisa FY et al (2023).
ACS Omega.
DOI:
10.1021/acsomega.3c05851
PubMed:
38075830

Synergistic effect of silver nanoparticle-embedded calcite-rich biochar derived from Tamarindus indica bark on 4-nitrophenol reduction.

Jacob JAE, Antony R and Jebakumar DSI (2023).
Chemosphere.
DOI:
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140765
PubMed:
38006917

Adverse effect of Tamarindus indica and tamoxifen combination on redox balance and genotoxicity of breast cancer cell.

Summary

Researchers studied the effects of Tamarindus indica extract and tamoxifen (TAM) on breast cancer cells. The study confirmed that phenolic compounds have anticancer actions and using them in combination with TAM may enhance treatment outcomes. This information is significant for improving therapeutic efficacy in breast cancer treatment.

Cancer
Guneidy RA et al (2023).
J Genet Eng Biotechnol.
DOI:
10.1186/s43141-023-00564-z
PubMed:
37987952

The Antidiabetic Activity of Combining the Aqueous Extracts of Vernonia amygdalina Leaves and Tamarindus indica Fruit Pulp in Streptozotocin-Induced Wistar Rats.

Summary

Researchers investigated the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of a combination of and extracts. The combination showed significant reduction in diabetes-related markers and could be beneficial for diabetic patients.

Diabetes
Tekou FA et al (2023).
Cureus.
DOI:
10.7759/cureus.46807
PubMed:
37954696

Isolation and characterization of microcrystalline cellulose from an agro-waste tamarind (Tamarindus indica) seeds and its suitability investigation for biofilm formulation.

Divakaran D et al (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127687
PubMed:
37890740

Medicinal plants for treatment of diarrhoeal diseases among under-five children: experience from traditional healers in North-eastern Tanzania.

Liheluka E et al (2023).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-023-04216-0
PubMed:
37880735

Study of chemical constituents, antioxidants and antimicrobial activities of Tamarindus indica L. seed.

Summary

This study investigated the chemical constituents of Tamarindus indica L. and their potential as food preservatives. The extract exhibited strong antioxidant and antibacterial activity against several strains of bacteria and yeasts. These findings suggest that tamarind seeds could be used as natural alternatives to synthetic additives in food preservation.

Antimicrobial
Bonin E et al (2023).
J Food Sci.
DOI:
10.1111/1750-3841.16739
PubMed:
37755709

Sour Tamarind Is More Antihypertensive than the Sweeter One, as Evidenced by In Vivo Biochemical Indexes, Ligand-Protein Interactions, Multitarget Interactions, and Molecular Dynamic Simulation.

Akter T et al (2023).
Nutrients.
DOI:
10.3390/nu15153402
PubMed:
37571339

Green synthesis of nickel-doped magnesium ferrite nanoparticles via combustion for facile microwave-assisted optical and photocatalytic applications.

G V et al (2023).
Environ Res.
DOI:
10.1016/j.envres.2023.116598
PubMed:
37451577

Modeling impacts of climate change on the geographic distribution and abundances of Tamarindus indica in Tigray region, Ethiopia.

Gufi Y et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17471
PubMed:
37449191

Anti-Alzheimer Potential of a New (+)-Pinitol Glycoside Isolated from Tamarindus indica Pulp: In Vivo and In Silico Evaluations.

Phytochemistry
Mohamed EM et al (2023).
Metabolites.
DOI:
10.3390/metabo13060732
PubMed:
37367890

Efficacy of a proprietary combination of Tamarindus indica seeds and Curcuma longa rhizome extracts in osteoarthritis: a clinical investigation.

Prasad N, Vinay V and Srivastava A (2023).
Food Nutr Res.
DOI:
10.29219/fnr.v67.9268
PubMed:
37351019

Parameters optimization of Fe(3)O(4) NPs synthesis by Tamarindus indica leaf extract possessing both peroxidase as well as excellent dye removal activity.

Akanda MR et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16699
PubMed:
37292316

A Blend of Tamarindus Indica and Curcuma Longa Extracts Alleviates Monosodium Iodoacetate (MIA)-Induced Osteoarthritic Pain and Joint Inflammation in Rats.

Summary

TamaFlex, a herbal supplement, reduces knee joint pain and improves musculoskeletal functions in healthy and osteoarthritis subjects. This study investigates its molecular basis in rat models with induced OA.

ImmunologyPain
Kwon SB et al (2023).
J Am Nutr Assoc.
DOI:
10.1080/27697061.2023.2209880
PubMed:
37224433

Optimization of sodium alginate-galactoxyloglucan blended hydrogel beads through ionotropic gelation method.

Muthumari B et al (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124630
PubMed:
37119903

Hepatoprotective potential of Tamarindus indica following prenatal aluminum exposure in Wistar rat pups.

Yusuf HR et al (2023).
Toxicol Rep.
DOI:
10.1016/j.toxrep.2023.03.002
PubMed:
36926661

The Glycoside Hydrolase Family 35 β-galactosidase from Trichoderma reesei debranches xyloglucan oligosaccharides from tamarind and jatobá.

Phytochemistry
Carneiro LABC et al (2023).
Biochimie.
DOI:
10.1016/j.biochi.2023.02.009
PubMed:
36828153

Biosynthesized magnesium oxide nanoparticles from Tamarindus indica seed attenuate doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity by regulating biochemical indexes and linked genes.

CardiologyGenetics
Nisa FY et al (2023).
Biomater Adv.
DOI:
10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213291
PubMed:
36709628

Comparative Metabolic Study of Tamarindus indica L.'s Various Organs Based on GC/MS Analysis, In Silico and In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory and Wound Healing Activities.

Immunology
Aly SH et al (2022).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12010087
PubMed:
36616217

Inhibition of Advanced Glycation End-Products by Tamarindus indica and Mitragyna inermis Extracts and Effects on Human Hepatocyte and Fibroblast Viability.

Ouédraogo RJ et al (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28010393
PubMed:
36615587

Inhibition of ice recrystallization by tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) seed polysaccharide and molecular weight effects.

Sun X et al (2023).
Carbohydr Polym.
DOI:
10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120358
PubMed:
36446497

Bioactive characterization and optimization of Tamarindus indica seed protein hydrolysate: technology and application of natural enzymes.

Bhandari D, Shirsat S and Gat Y (2022).
3 Biotech.
DOI:
10.1007/s13205-022-03386-x
PubMed:
36340804

Evaluation of Phenolic Content Diversity along with Antioxidant/Pro-Oxidant, Glutathione Transferase Inhibition, and Cytotoxic Potential of Selected Commonly Used Plants.

Phytochemistry
Guneidy RA et al (2022).
Prev Nutr Food Sci.
DOI:
10.3746/pnf.2022.27.3.282
PubMed:
36313063

Neurobehavioral and Immunohistochemical Studies of the Cerebral Cortex Following Treatment with Ethyl Acetate Leaf Fraction of Tamarindus indica During Prenatal Aluminum Chloride Exposure in Wistar Rats.

Summary

This study aimed to investigate the effects of aluminum exposure on brain development. The experiment involved giving pregnant rats a combination of a plant extract (EATI) and aluminum chloride. The researchers observed changes in behavior and brain tissue in the offspring. This study highlights the potential harm of increased aluminum exposure on brain development and calls for further research.

Neuroscience
Usman IM et al (2022).
J Exp Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.2147/JEP.S369631
PubMed:
36303592

Botanical aspects, phytochemicals, and toxicity of Tamarindus indica leaf and a systematic review of antioxidant capacities of T. indica leaf extracts.

Phytochemistry
Sookying S et al (2022).
Front Nutr.
DOI:
10.3389/fnut.2022.977015
PubMed:
36204366

The Combination of Tamarindus indica and Coenzyme Q10 can be a Potential Therapy Preference to Attenuate Cadmium-Induced Hepatorenal Injury.

Abdelnaby A et al (2022).
Front Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.3389/fphar.2022.954030
PubMed:
36003506

Tamarindus indica ameliorates behavioral and cytoarchitectural changes in the cerebellar cortex following prenatal aluminum chloride exposure in Wistar rats.

Usman IM et al (2022).
Anat Cell Biol.
DOI:
10.5115/acb.22.033
PubMed:
36002437

Utilization of natural polysaccharide from Tamarindus indica L. seeds for the effective reduction of pollutants in cheese processed wastewater.

Sofiavizhimalar A et al (2022).
Chemosphere.
DOI:
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135241
PubMed:
35718031

Tamarindus indica seed ash extract for C-C coupling under added organics and volatile organic solvent-free conditions: a waste repurposing technique for Suzuki-Miyaura reaction.

Bhaskar B et al (2022).
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-022-20407-7
PubMed:
35503152

Identification of potential bioactive natural compounds from Indonesian medicinal plants against 3-chymotrypsin-like protease (3CL(pro)) of SARS-CoV-2: molecular docking, ADME/T, molecular dynamic simulations, and DFT analysis.

Summary

Researchers conducted virtual screening of 49 bioactive phytochemicals from 20 medicinal plants used in Indonesian traditional medicine and the 3CL inhibitor N3 to identify effective drugs against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. 11 compounds showed good binding affinity against the virus, and Luteolin and Naringenin showed significant interactions with the catalytic residues of the virus and displayed drug-like characteristics. Further molecular dynamics simulations and density-functional theory calculations suggest that these phytochemicals could be potential antagonists of 3CL of SARS-CoV-2.

COVID-19
Prasetyo WE et al (2023).
J Biomol Struct Dyn.
DOI:
10.1080/07391102.2022.2068071
PubMed:
35470785

Tamarindus indica. Linn leaves ameliorates experimental induced heart failure in Wistar rats.

Cardiology
Haroon HB et al (2021).
J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.1515/jbcpp-2020-0338
PubMed:
33915613

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) Seed a Candidate Protein Source with Potential for Combating SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Obesity.

Summary

To investigate this relationship, researchers conducted a systematic review of 75 studies, totaling 399,149 participants. They found that obesity is associated with worse COVID-19 outcomes, including hospitalization, ICU admission, and mortality. The study also highlights the importance of weight management and lifestyle interventions for obese individuals during the pandemic.

Review COVID-19Obesity
Morais AHA et al (2021).
Drug Target Insights.
DOI:
10.33393/dti.2021.2192
PubMed:
33840996

Aqueous extract of Tamarindus indica fruit pulp exhibits antihyperglycaemic activity.

Krishna RN, Anitha R and Ezhilarasan D (2020).
Avicenna J Phytomed.
PubMed:
32995322

Mineral composition of Tamarindus indica LINN (tamarind) pulp and seeds from different agro-ecological zones of Uganda.

Review
Okello J et al (2017).
Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:
10.1002/fsn3.490
PubMed:
28948013

Tamarindus indica L. (Fabaceae): patterns of use in traditional African medicine.

Review
Havinga RM et al (2010).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2009.11.028
PubMed:
19963055