Other names : Indian gall nut, Yellow Myrobalan, Chebulic Myrobalan, Kadukkai, Silikha, ہریڑ, 诃子, he zi, Himmej, Karakkaya, harītakī, हरीतकी, A-ru-ra, Haritaki
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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.
- 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.