Terminalia chebula

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Also known as:  Black Myrobalan;  Chebulic Myrobalam;  Chebulic Myrobalan;  Harada;  Haritaki;  Ink Nut;  The Buddha’s Chosen Herb

 

Description

A Herb used in .  It is one of the three constituent Herbs of the Ayurvedic combination formula called Triphala.

 

Botanical Name

 Terminalia chebula

 Terminalia chebula is from the Combretaceae family.

 

Part Used

 Fruit

 Seeds

 

Health Benefits of Terminalia chebula

Aging Process

 Terminalia chebula may possess Life Extension properties (due to its ability to inhibit the shortening of Telomeres).  [1]

 Terminalia chebula may inhibit the age-related shortening of Telomeres (shortening of Telomeres is one of the underlying processes involved in the Cell death that occurs with the progression of the Aging Process).  [2]

 

Cardiovascular System

 Terminalia chebula may help to prevent Anaphylactic Shock.  [3]

 

Digestive System

 Terminalia chebula may function as a laxative and therefore may be beneficial in the treatment of Constipation.  [4]

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