The pulp of tamarind fruit is an excellent source of potassium which might help in controlling the heart rate and blood pressure fact.

Tamarind fruit drink contains vitamin C, which might help in increasing the bioavailability of iron in the body to cure iron deficiency anaemia

Fruit may be helpful as a laxative. Tamarind fruit contents might cause muscle relaxation, thereby it may be helpful for diarrhoea. Tamarind is used as a natural additive compound in sun creams as it shows potential properties of immunoprotection and protection from ultraviolet damage.

Seeds might have potential antioxidant against free radicals. May help with stomach ulcers, liver diseases are caused due to apoptosis, acute alcohol-induced liver toxicity. The seed extract posess anti-inflammatory properties, regulates blood glucose level, and can be used to treat diabetes.

Leaves might have anti-apoptotic and liver-protective potential