Tamarindus indica - Siyabala - සියඹලා

Botanical name   -Tamarindus indica
Family                 -Leguminoseae
English name      -Tamarind tree
Sanskrit names   - Amlika, cukrika, Amli, cukra, Dantasatha, Amla, cinchika, Cincha,
                                Tintidi, Kacatintidi.                                                                                    
Singhalese name- Siyabala
Parts used   - fruits, leaves, seeds & flowers.
Properties:    
Rasa          Amla
Guna         Guru, ruksha
Veerya      Ushna          
Vipaka      Amla               
Attributes / Karma:
Raw fruits - Alleviates Vata, vitiates Rakta, Pitta & Kapha.
Ripe fruits – Alleviate Kapha, Vata. Promote appetite, Saraka,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Medicinal uses
External
• Local application of leaves & seeds reduces inflammation.
• Conjunctivitis – flower pulp is used.
Internal
• Heart diseases & vomiting associated with fever – syrup is used.
• In cholera – tablets of fruits of tamarind & Semecarpus anacardium + salt is used.
Formulations
Cincha taila
Cincha kshara