Tamarindus indica (bark)
Pan-tropical tamarind tree BARK (distinct from the culinary fruit) used in Ayurvedic and West African medicine for wound healing, diarrhea, and as astringent gargle. Very high tannin content. Bark decoction for gingivitis and oral infections.
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Iron supplements, oral medications (tannin binding).
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Very astringent. GI upset from tannins.
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