Puli (Imli) or Tamarind, Tamarindus Indica -Ayurvedic Herbs

March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Puli (Tamarindus Indica) is used as a spice in different culinary preparations. Not only its dried ripe fruits, but also the leaves, flowers, and sprouts are taken in different situations. It is widely cultivated or grown naturally in abundance in almost all parts of India, especially towards the south. Puli is Malayalam word, imli or imali is Hindi and Tamarind is common English name for the plant.

The paste prepared by crushing the leaves is a quick remedy for boils and swellings. The leaves also have a cooling effect and hence used in the treatment of cold. It also relives liver congestion, chronic constipation etc. It is also an anti hemorrhoid.