Tamarind drink during confinement for mothers is believed to accelerate the uterus. In addition the practice is said to be able to lose weight.
Apparently tamarind or botanical name Garcinia cambogia offer many benefits both from a medical point or even a food flavoring.
Yellow fruit shaped like a pumpkin, a plant originating from India, also known as sour after piece of dried fruit.
In addition it is also called malabar tamarind and brindle berry Tamarind is widely used for weight loss products in Europe.
The main acid hydroxycitric acid or HCA. in the tamarind was a study of nutrition scientists. It has proven very effective in helping curb appetite and promote the decomposition of body fat in humans and animals. Stimulus lose weight in two ways.
HCA acts to prevent the conversion of sugary and starchy foods into fat. This means that HCA said is believed to help prevent the production of fat.
Discovered the latest invention by way of increased levels of certain chemicals in the brain such as serotonin, the regulator of appetite control, HCA also may be said to be able to suppress appetite.
The use of tamarind is also a place in the ancient Indian medicine (Ayurveda) for digestive problems, treatment of worms, parasites, tumors and bloody diarrhea.
The tamarind fruit is ripe yellow usually sliced, dried and used in cooking. It is also boiled in sugar and eaten as pickles.
Water boiled tamarind pods are also said to be used to treat rheumatism and stomach problems. Besides the fruit is said to be capable of reducing high blood pressure. Medical ancient Malay using water boiled tamarind leaves and roots to treat pain in the ear through the ear drops.
Tamarind fruit is also said to relieve gum pain. The trick is to take a piece of tamarind and then washing to clean up a little soft. Paste or insert in the gaps between the gums and the cheek for 10 to 15 minutes. Then gargle with warm water
