Abstract
The integral role of seeds in preagricultural diets is understandable given their high energy and nutrient density. Seeds are also particularly important in human nutrition because of their unique composition in bioactive compounds. Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) is a member of the dicotyledonous family Fabaceae (Leguminosae). It grows in more than 50 countries of the world. Tamarindus indica is probably indigenous to tropical Africa but has been cultivated for so long on the Indian subcontinent. Phytochemical investigation carried out on T. indica seed revealed the presence of many active constituents, such as phenolic compounds, cardiac glycosides, L-(−)-malic acid, tartaric acid, the mucilage and pectin, arabinose, xylose, galactose, glucose, and uronic acid. It has various biological activities such as antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antivenom, and antidiabetic. Tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) is one such example which shows more valuable properties making it a useful excipient for a wide range of applications. TSP is insoluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, acetone, and ether and in cold water, but it gets dissolved completely in hot water at temperatures above 85°C. Taking tamarind with aspirin might increase how much aspirin the body absorbs. This could increase the amount of aspirin in the body and might increase the chance of aspirin side effects.
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