Terminalia chebula: 4 definitions

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Terminalia chebula means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

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Cosmetics, Perfumery, Skin care and other Ayurvedic Beauty treatments

Source: Ancient Science of Life: Critical review of Ayurvedic Varṇya herbs

Terminalia chebula (Sanskrit: harītakī) is the name of a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda to promote skin care and enhance the beauty of the skin (varṇya).—Terminalia chebula is mainly recognised as a wonder medicine for digestive problems along with being a part of many skin whitening formulations in Ayurveda. Nine phenolic compounds, including two phenolic carboxylic acids, seven hydrolyzable tannins, eight triterpenoids had been isolated from it. Methanolic aqueous extract of the gall of Terminalia chebula has been found to have potent inhibitory activities against melanogenesis (39.3-66.3% melanin content) in B16 melanoma cells induced by α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). Isoterchebulin had reduced the protein levels of MITF (microphtalmia-associated transcription factor), tyrosinase and its related proteins. So, it can be a useful skin whitening agent for future cosmetics.

Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)

Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in Garuḍapurāṇa

Terminalia chebula (in Sanskrit: harītakī) is used in medical preparations for the treatment of an epidemic outbreak amongst horses, according to sections on Horses (Gajāyurveda or Aśvāyurveda) in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—[...] The medicine known as harītakī-kalpa given to horses under these circumstances will be beneficial. The mode of administration of harītakī-kalpa is as follows:—“On the first day, five Harītakī (Terminalia chebula) pasted together with gomūtra (cow's urine), taila (gingili oil), and Lavaṇa (rock salt) are given. Every day the dosage is increased by five harītakī till the maximum of hundred.The uttama-mātrā (best dose) is hundred, and eighty madhyama (average) and sixty Harītakī is adhama/kaniṣṭha-mātrā (the smallest 2, 3, 4, 5 dose)”.

Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)

Source: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient India

Terminalia chebula (in Sanskrit: Abhaya) refers to one of the three Phalatrika or Triphalā, which are used in a recipe for manipulating the colour of flowers or fruits (on the tree) [varṇa-pravartana], according to the Vṛkṣāyurveda by Sūrapāla (1000 CE): an encyclopedic work dealing with the study of trees and the principles of ancient Indian agriculture.—Accordingly, “Trees watered continuously with the extract of Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellirica and Terminalia chebula [e.g., Phalatrika-āpas], Hordeum vulgare, Mangifera indica seed and Indigofera tinctoria, and also filled at the root with the powder of the same mixture produce fruits resembling collyrium”.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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Biology (plants and animals)

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Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)

Terminalia chebula Retz. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Myrobalanus chebula Gaertn., Myrobalanus chebula (Retz.) Gaertn..

References regarding Terminalia chebula Retz. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:

· Systema Naturae, ed. 12 (1767)
· Observationes Botanicae (1789)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1790)
· FBI (1878)
· Taxon (1979)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1996)

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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