Terminalia chebula: 5 definitions
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Cosmetics, Perfumery, Skin care and other Ayurvedic Beauty treatments
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)
Terminalia chebula is known in Sanskrit as Pathya, which is used in a recipe for the subjugation elephants, according to the 15th century Matangalila composed by Nilakantha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 10, “on the catching of elephants”]: “10. He shall apply (to the cows) a subjugating ointment made of [including for example, Terminalia chebula—Pathya, ...] and similar things; with Celosia cristata, māleya (cardamoms?), collyrium, nāgapuṣpa (name of various plants), and honey.
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)
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”.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
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)
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+260): Haritaki, Triphala, Rasayanaphala, Pathya, Abhaya, Jivapriya, Putana, Rudrapriya, Sudhodbhava, Shakrasrishta, Pramatha, Prapathya, Vanatikta, Kadukkaay, Alale, Jivya, Nabhaka, Pranada, Haritaka, Hirada.
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Search found 40 books and stories containing Terminalia chebula; (plurals include: Terminalia chebulas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Update on Terminalia chebula: biology, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry. < [2015: Volume 4, May issue 5]
Hepatoprotective effects of Terminalia chebula on ethanol-induced liver damage. < [2020: Volume 9, February issue 2]
Medicinal importance of traditional herbal plant haritaki (terminalia chebula) < [2020: Volume 9, September issue 10]
International Journal of Pharmacology
A Review on the Pharmacological Aspects of Terminalia chebula < [Volume 10, Number 6 (2014)]
Gut Stimulatory Effect of Terminalia chebula in Experimental Animal Models < [Volume 18, Number 7 (2022)]
α-Glucosidase Inhibitor Activity of Terminalia Species < [Volume 5, Number 4 (2009)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A comprehensive review of ayurvedic medicinal plant haritaki (terminalia chebula retz.) and its pharmacological actions < [2022, Issue 11 November]
A review on kushthaghna mahakashaya < [2023, Issue 12, December]
Experimental study of haritakyadi kwath in pittaja mutra-krichha (uti in pregnancy) < [2023, Issue 08. August]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
A Critical Review of Pharmacological Actions of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula... < [Vol. 4 No. 04 (2019)]
Critical review on Haritaki w.s.r. to Sthaulya (obesity) < [Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022)]
Effect of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula Retz.) with Takra in Dandruff < [Vol. 3 No. 03 (2018)]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
Haritaki: Treasure of Ayurveda < [Vol. 5 No. 2: feb (2022)]
A Comprehensive Analysis Of Bhallatakadi Churna In The Management Of Amavata... < [Vol. 4 No. 2: Feb (2021)]
A Review on Kushthaghna Mahakashaya < [Vol. 5 No. 11: Nov (2022)]
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Haritaki (Chebulic myrobalan) and its varieties < [Volume 34 (3); 2013 (Jul-Sep)]
Evaluation of three medicinal plants for anti-microbial activity < [Volume 33 (3); 2012 (Jul-Sep)]
A comparative evaluation of intestinal transit time of two dosage forms of Haritaki [Terminalia chebula Retz.] < [Volume 33 (3); 2012 (Jul-Sep)]
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