Tamarindus Indica Leaf vs Psidium Guineense

Leaves and bark of the tamarind tree used medicinally across tropical Africa and Asia for fever, diarrhea, and wound healing, distinct from the culinary fruit use.

Small tree native to tropical America used in folk medicine across Brazil and the Caribbean for diarrhea, dysentery, and wound healing.

tartaric acid, citric acid, malic acid, tannins, flavonoids

quercetin, guaijaverin, vitamin C, tannins, essential oils

fever, diarrhea, wound healing, jaundice, eye conditions

diarrhea, dysentery, wound healing, fever, skin conditions

antipyretic, antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective

antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Leaf or bark decoction 200ml 3x daily or topical

5–10g leaves as tea 3x daily or fruit as food

blood thinners, aspirin, pregnancy high doses

constipation, pregnancy high doses

laxative effect, hypoglycemia

constipation with overuse