The Tamarindus indica L is a fruit tree belonging to the Magnoliophyta, Order Fabales, Family Fabaceae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae) It is native to tropical Africa and its cultivation was widespread, developing well in all tropical continents 17 There are different varieties of T indica and they can be divided into acidic and sweet fruitSeeds fried and eaten separately or mixed with Jowar (sorgum) or Bajra (millet) or other coarse grains (sic) Seeds and leaves eaten raw of pounded and mixed with other grains The Santal tribe, of northeastern India, combine the seeds with the flowers of Bassia longifolia var lattifolia RoxbTBP is a natural product from Tamarindus indica L seeds used as a natural remedy in India This product is an antioxidant and may have beneficial effects on endocrine and metabolic functions However, the regulatory mechanisms involved remain to Tamarindus Indica Tamarind Tamarindus indica seed gum comedogenic