Tamarindus indica
East African sour fruit for fever, constipation, and malaria; pulp is laxative; bark is astringent for diarrhea.
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May potentiate antidiabetic drugs and increase bioavailability of aspirin and ibuprofen.
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Affects blood sugar perioperatively.
GI upset; laxative effect; dental erosion.
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