Phytotherapy

Tamarinde

Tamarindus indica · Sauerdattel · Indische Dattel

Mechanism

Tamarindenmark ist zugleich zucker- und stark säurehaltig: Weinsäure macht 8-12% aus, dazu Äpfel- und Zitronensäure sowie Pektine und Schleimstoffe. Die traditionell laxierende Wirkung wird den organischen Säuren und gelbildenden Polysacchariden zugeschrieben (Reviews PMID 22096321; DOI 10.3390/nu18040576). Für das Pferd summieren sich damit drei kritische Punkte: hoher Zucker (NSC/Insulinämie), hohe Säurelast und ein abführendes Potenzial. Kontrollierte Pferdestudien fehlen; safety yellow.

Cautions

· Zuckerreich -> Insulinämie/Hufrehe-Risiko bei EMS/PPID
· Hohe organische Säurelast; abführend - Kotwasser/Durchfall möglich
· Nicht bei magen-darm-empfindlichen Pferden; nur als seltenes Leckerli

Sources

22096321Bhadoriya et al. 2011 - Tamarindus indica: extent of explored potential, Pharmacognosy Reviews

10.3390/nu180405762026 - The Health Benefits of Tamarindus indica: Relationship Between Phytochemical Composition and Physiological Effects, Nutrients

Equiterna Score

57/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety7/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

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An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

DosageNur Kleinstmengen (ca. 5-15 g Mark) als säuerliches Leckerli beim stoffwechselgesunden Pferd; wegen Zucker, Säure und Laxanz restriktiv einsetzen.

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyWith caution

Evidenceemerging

Usage note

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