Terminalia chebula

See also :

• Terminalia
• Triphala

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.
• 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.