Tamarind (tamarindus indica) has not been said to be used for cough in any of the herbal reference material I researched.

No, tamarind is a fruit.

What are the medicinal values of tamarind # Tamarind is a good source of antioxidants that fight against cancer. Tamarind contains carotenes, vitamin C, flavanoids and the B-vitamins # Tamarind protects against vitamin C deficiency # Tamarind reduces fevers and provides protection against colds # Tamarind helps the body digest food # Tamarind is used to treat bile disorders # Tamarind is a mild laxative # Tamarind lowers cholesterol # Tamarind promotes a healthy heart # Tamarind can be gargled to ease soar throat # Tamarind can be applied to the skin to heal inflammation

At a thai or Indian grocery. Online, search for tamarind paste or tamarind concentrate.

The Tamarind Seed was created in 1974.