A review on tamarindus indica | [Hamdard Medicus • 2009]

Author(s):

1. Shehla Imam: Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Iqbal Azhar: Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Ammara Farrukh: Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Sumaira Rahim: Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

5. Farah Zehra: Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Tamarind natural products including, leaves, fruits and seeds have been extensively used in traditional Indian and African medicine. The plant is a natural source of protein, valuable amino acids, polysaccharides, volatile oil, cardenolides, and lipids. The plant has been studied for antifungal, antibacterial, immunostimulant activity and cytotoxicity. Tamarindus indica is one of the important component of many formulations used in skin care.

Page(s): 5-13

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Published: Journal: Hamdard Medicus, Volume: 52, Issue: 3, Year: 2009

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