REVIEW ON TERMINALIA CHEBULA W.S.R. TO ITS ANULOMAN EFFECT
Abstract
Medicinal plants play important role in restoration of health of human society. Many natural plants have been utilized and investigated for their disease curing effect and Terminalia chebula is one of them. This plant belongs from family Combretaceae and possesses many therapeutic values. Traditionally Terminalia chebula recommended for pathological conditions like sore throat, asthma, diarrhea, dysentery, vomiting, ulcers, gout, heart problem and indigestion. It possesses Anuloman effect thus helps in gastric and digestive problems. The antioxidant, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, wound healing and digestive properties of plant provide therapeutic significance in common health issues. Considering these all facts present article summarizes some scientific aspect and medicinal properties of Terminalia chebula.
Keywords: Terminalia chebula, Diseases, Haritaki, Medicinal plants.
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