Terminalia chebula
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Other names : Indian gall nut, Fructus Chebulae, Yellow Myrobalan, Chebulic Myrobalan, Kadukkai, Silikha, ہریڑ, 诃子, he zi, Himmej, Abhaya, Karakkaya, harītakī, हरीतकी, A-ru-ra, Haritaki, 诃子, 訶子,
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Special Precautions of Terminalia chebula
Benefits and uses of Terminalia chebula are
- Terminalia chebula is used for dysentery.
- Terminalia bellerica and Terminalia chebula are used as a lotion for sore eyes.
- Terminalia chebula is also used topically as a mouthwash and gargle.
- Intravaginally, Terminalia chebula is used as a douche for treating vaginal infections.
- High Cholesterol : Several preliminary studies suggest that haritaki may curb high cholesterol. For instance, a 2010 study from the Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research determined that haritaki helped reduce total cholesterol in mice. The study's authors also found that haritaki helped reduce the animals' levels of triglycerides (a type of blood fat known to increase heart disease risk when it occurs at elevated levels). In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, Terminalia bellerica has been used as a "health-harmonizer" in combination with Terminalia chebula and Emblica officinalis. This combination is also used to lower cholesterol and to prevent death of heart tissue.
- Oxidative Stress : Haritaki may help fight oxidative stress and improve antioxidant status in the liver and kidneys, according to a 2009 study from Cell Biochemistry and Function. In tests on aging rats, the study's authors observed that treatment with haritaki helped boost concentrations of several antioxidants (including glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and vitamin C and vitamin E). Given this finding, the authors concluded that haritaki may help protect against age-related diseases.
- Metabolic Syndrome : Haritaki shows promise in the treatment of metabolic syndrome, a 2010 animal-based study from Phytotherapy Research suggests. In a series of experiments involving rats with metabolic syndrome, scientists discovered that haritaki may help treat the condition by lowering blood sugar levels.
- Cavities : Using a haritaki-based mouthwash might help prevent cavities, according to a 2010 study from Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry. For the study, 30 people were given either distilled water or a mouthwash made with haritaki. In their analysis of saliva samples collected after rinsing, the study's authors determined that the haritaki-based mouthwash was significantly more effective in reducing levels of bacteria linked to the development of cavities.
