Tintidika — Tamarind

Ayurvedic herb Tintidika (Tamarindus indica) — Tamarind. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Amla, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Amla. Balances Vata.

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Tamarind is a sour fruit used to stimulate appetite and digestion, but can aggravate Pitta and Kapha.

ⓘ Information

Property	Value	Description
Rasa	Amla	Amla (Sour) — stimulates digestion, salivation, cleansing
Guna	Guru, Ruksha	Guru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
Virya	Ushna	Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
Vipaka	Amla	Amla (Sour) — post-digestive sour, acidic
Prabhava	Deepana, Pachana	Deepana — kindles digestive fire without digesting ama; Pachana — digests ama and toxins

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Tintidika is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Amlika, Chinchika, Amla, Yavanika

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Tintidika are: phala, patra, twak.

Main Indications

Tintidika is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Agnimandya, Aruchi, Trishna, Shrama, Pachana.

Dosha Effects

Tintidika pacifies Vata.

It may aggravate Pitta, Kapha when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Tintidika is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Amla, Madhura, Kaṣ¡ya 3

Guna (Quality)Guru, Rūkṣa, Sara

Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa

Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Amla

Karma (Action)Kaphav¡tanut, Dipana, Basti¿uddhikara, Bhedi, Viṣuambhi, Dipana, Hrdya

Dose4-10 g of the drug

Therapeutic Uses: Udararoga, Agnim¡ndya, Arocaka, Pakti¿ūla, Trṣḍ¡, Klama, śrama,

Important Formulations: śankha Dr¡vaka, śankhaVaui

Botanical Name: Tamarindus indica Linn. (Fabaceae)

Part Used: Ft. Pl.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part Used	Therapeutic Use	Identifiers	References
bark	Antipyretics	MESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7	ISBN:9788172363093, ISBN:9788172363178
bark	Astringents	MESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788172363178
bark	Colic	MESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:9788172363093
bark	Dyspepsia	MESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3	ISBN:9788172363093
bark	Earache	MESH:D004433,UMLS:C0013456, ICD-11:AB70.2	Glimpses Of Medico-Botany Of Bastar District (M.P.)
flower	Amenorrhea	MESH:D000568,UMLS:C0002453, DOID:13938, ICD-11:GA20.0	Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
flower	Antipyretics	MESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7	Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
flower	Asthma	MESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23	Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
flower	Conjunctivitis	MESH:D003231,UMLS:C0009763, DOID:6195, ICD-11:9A60	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
flower	Inflammation	MESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
flower	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
fruit	Abdominal pain	MESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:9789327275590
fruit	Alcoholic intoxication	MESH:D000435,UMLS:C0001969, ICD-11:6C40.3	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Anthelmintics	MESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0	ISBN:9788172363178
fruit	Antiemetics	MESH:D000932,UMLS:C0003297, ICD-11:XM4VY6	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruit	Anti-infective agents, local	MESH:D000891,UMLS:C0003205, ICD-11:XM4VG4	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Antiparasitic agents	MESH:D000977,UMLS:C4708129, ICD-11:XM37L1	ISBN:9789327275590
fruit	Antipyretics	MESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Aphrodisiacs	MESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567	ISBN:9789327275590
fruit	Bile acids and salts	MESH:D001647,UMLS:C0005391	ISBN:9788172361266
fruit	Constipation	MESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
fruit	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9789327275590
fruit	Digestive system diseases	MESH:D004066,UMLS:C0012242, ICD-11:DE2Z	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178
fruit	Dysentery	MESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.Z	ISBN:9789327275590
fruit	Dyspepsia	MESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3	A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat)
fruit	Earache	MESH:D004433,UMLS:C0013456, ICD-11:AB70.2	ISBN:9788171360536
fruit	Edema	MESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1	A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat), ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9780387706375
fruit	Eye diseases	MESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1Z	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Fever	MESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26	ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9789327275590, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruit	Flatulence	MESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178, ISBN:9788173717062, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruit	Hemorrhoids	MESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.Z	A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat)
fruit	Hypnotics and sedatives	MESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8	The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
fruit	Inflammation	MESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruit	Laxatives	MESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178, ISBN:9788173717062, ISBN:9789327275590, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV, The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
fruit	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172363178, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruit	Lung diseases	MESH:D008171,UMLS:C0024115, DOID:850, ICD-11:CB40.Y	ISBN:9789327275590
fruit	Malaria	MESH:D008288,UMLS:C0024530, DOID:12365, ICD-11:1F4Z	ISBN:9789327275590
fruit	Nausea	MESH:D009325,UMLS:C0027497, ICD-11:MD90.0	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV, The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
fruit	Pain	MESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3Z	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Pharyngitis	MESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.Z	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruit	Scabies	MESH:D012532,UMLS:C0036262, DOID:8295, ICD-11:1G04	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Scurvy	MESH:D012614,UMLS:C0036474, DOID:13724, ICD-11:5B56.0	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Stomach diseases	MESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4Y	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Stomatitis	MESH:D013280,UMLS:C0038362, DOID:9637, ICD-11:DA01	ISBN:9788171360536
fruit	Thirst	MESH:D013894	ISBN:9788173717062, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV, The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
fruit	Vomiting	MESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788173717062, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV, The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
fruit	Wound healing	MESH:D014945,UMLS:C0043240	ISBN:9789327275590
fruit	Cooling effect on body	UMLS:C0678568	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178, ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Abdominal pain	MESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Analgesics	MESH:D000700,UMLS:C0002771, ICD-11:XM49F7	ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Anthelmintics	MESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0	ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Antifungal agents	MESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Antiparasitic agents	MESH:D000977,UMLS:C4708129, ICD-11:XM37L1	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Antipyretics	MESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7	ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Aphrodisiacs	MESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Astringents	MESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
leaf	Burns	MESH:D002056,UMLS:C0006434, ICD-11:NE2Z	ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Conjunctivitis	MESH:D003231,UMLS:C0009763, DOID:6195, ICD-11:9A60	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Constipation	MESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0	ISBN:9788171360536
leaf	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Diphtheria	MESH:D004165,UMLS:C0012546, DOID:11405, ICD-11:1C17	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
leaf	Diuretics	MESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06	ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Dysentery	MESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.Z	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Dysuria	MESH:D053159,UMLS:C0013428, ICD-11:MF50.7	ISBN:9788172363178
leaf	Earache	MESH:D004433,UMLS:C0013456, ICD-11:AB70.2	ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Edema	MESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788173717062, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
leaf	Eye diseases	MESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1Z	ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Fever	MESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26	ISBN:9788173717062, ISBN:9789327275590, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
leaf	Furunculosis	MESH:D005667,UMLS:C0016867, ICD-11:1B75.0	ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Heart diseases	MESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4Z	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
leaf	Helminthiasis	MESH:D006373,UMLS:C0018889, ICD-11:1F90.Z	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Hemorrhoids	MESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.Z	ISBN:9788172363178
leaf	Inflammation	MESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368	ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Jaundice	MESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Laxatives	MESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Lung diseases	MESH:D008171,UMLS:C0024115, DOID:850, ICD-11:CB40.Y	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Malaria	MESH:D008288,UMLS:C0024530, DOID:12365, ICD-11:1F4Z	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Mouthwashes	MESH:D009067,UMLS:C0026647	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
leaf	Neoplasms	MESH:D009369,UMLS:C0027651, DOID:162, ICD-11:2E2Z	ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Pain	MESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3Z	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
leaf	Pharyngitis	MESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.Z	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
leaf	Scabies	MESH:D012532,UMLS:C0036262, DOID:8295, ICD-11:1G04	ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Smallpox	MESH:D012899,UMLS:C0037354, DOID:8736, ICD-11:1E70	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Stomach diseases	MESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4Y	ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Stomatitis	MESH:D013280,UMLS:C0038362, DOID:9637, ICD-11:DA01	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
leaf	Ulcer	MESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Vomiting	MESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
leaf	Wound healing	MESH:D014945,UMLS:C0043240	ISBN:9789327275590
leaf	Wounds and injuries	MESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251	ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Cooling effect on body	UMLS:C0678568	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
root	Amenorrhea	MESH:D000568,UMLS:C0002453, DOID:13938, ICD-11:GA20.0	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
root	Asthma	MESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
root	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9788173717062
root	Gingivitis	MESH:D005891,UMLS:C0017574, DOID:3087, ICD-11:DA0B.Y	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
root	Ulcer	MESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Abscess	MESH:D000038,UMLS:C0000833, SYMP:0000672, ICD-11:1B75.3	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Antioxidants	MESH:D000975,UMLS:C0003402	ISBN:9788172363093
seed	Aphrodisiacs	MESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Appetite stimulants	MESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Asthenia	MESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Astringents	MESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
seed	Constipation	MESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
seed	Diabetes mellitus	MESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Dizziness	MESH:D004244,UMLS:C0012833, ICD-11:MB48	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Dysentery	MESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.Z	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Disorder of ejaculation	UMLS:C0235969	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
seed	Fractures, bone	MESH:D050723,UMLS:C0016658, ICD-11:ND56.2	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
seed	Hematuria	MESH:D006417,UMLS:C0018965, ICD-11:MF50.4Z	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Hemorrhage	MESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Inflammation	MESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Laxatives	MESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3	ISBN:9788172363178
seed	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Pain	MESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3Z	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Premature ejaculation	MESH:D061686,UMLS:C0033038, DOID:13709, ICD-11:HA03.0Z	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
seed	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9788172363178
seed	Thirst	MESH:D013894	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Ulcer	MESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Uterine diseases	MESH:D014591,UMLS:C0042131, DOID:345, ICD-11:GA1Y	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Vaginal diseases	MESH:D014623,UMLS:C0042251, DOID:121, ICD-11:GA1Y	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Vertigo	MESH:D014717,UMLS:C0042571, ICD-11:MB48.0	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Vomiting	MESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
seed	Cooling effect on body	UMLS:C0678568	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
	Antifungal agents	MESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4	ISBN:9788172363093
	Cathartics	MESH:D002400,UMLS:C0007422, ICD-11:XM6GE9	ISBN:9788172363093
	Colic	MESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
	Constipation	MESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
	Cough	MESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
	Dysentery	MESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.Z	ISBN:9788172363093
	Dyspepsia	MESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
	Fever	MESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
	Flatulence	MESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
	Gastrointestinal diseases	MESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2Z	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
	Malaria	MESH:D008288,UMLS:C0024530, DOID:12365, ICD-11:1F4Z	ISBN:9788172363093
	Molluscacides	MESH:D008975,UMLS:C0026392, ICD-11:XM0ZQ8	ISBN:9788172363093
	Rheumatic fever	MESH:D012213,UMLS:C0035436, DOID:1586	ISBN:9788172363093
	Schistosomiasis	MESH:D012552,UMLS:C0036323, DOID:1395, ICD-11:1F86	ISBN:9788172363093
	Urinary tract infections	MESH:D014552,UMLS:C0042029, DOID:0080784, ICD-11:GC08	ISBN:81-204-0828-4