Botanical Name - Tamarindus indica Category - Spices/Medicinal Form - Fresh/Dry Part Used - Fruit General Information - Tamarindus indica is a member of multipurpose, tropical evergreen leguminous species of Caesalpiniaceae subfamily native to Africa and southern Asia. It grows well up to 1500 m above sea level where annual rainfall is above 1500 mm. It can grow in versatile soil conditions. T. indica is very popular for its delicious appetizing fruit. The soft, succulent, juicy ripened pulp usually is used in confectionery and household as an ingredient of chutnies, pickles, curries, preserves, beverages, and sherbets. Phytochemicals - Tamarind fruits have several nutrient values, electrolytes, phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Different components of essential elements, phenolic substances, volatile components, organic acids, fatty acids, antimicrobial activities, antibacterial activities, antioxidative activities, antisnake venom activities, antiinflammatory activities and antidiabetic activities exist with tamarind.