The tamarind leaf is the leaf of a tall shade tree bears a fruit contain small seeds and a sour-pulp.Tamarind leaves have a sour and tart flavor, and traditionally used in herbal tea for reducing malaria fever, useful for jaundice, and externally as a wash for sprains and swelling.
Tamarind tea can help in relieving cold, cough and sore throat.Tamarind leaves are soaked in water to create a sour flavoring agent for spicing up soups.