Terminalia chebula: 5 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)

Cosmetics, Perfumery, Skin care and other Ayurvedic Beauty treatments

: Ancient Science of Life: Critical review of Ayurvedic Var峁噛a herbs

Terminalia chebula (Sanskrit: 丑补谤墨迟补办墨) is the name of a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda to promote skin care and enhance the beauty of the skin (惫补谤峁噛补).鈥擳erminalia 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 伪-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (伪-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)

: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the Hindus

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.鈥擺Cf. chapter 10, 鈥渙n the catching of elephants鈥漖: 鈥�10. He shall apply (to the cows) a subjugating ointment made of [including for example, Terminalia chebula鈥擯athya, ...] and similar things; with Celosia cristata, 尘腻濒别测补 (cardamoms?), collyrium, 苍腻驳补辫耻峁补 (name of various plants), and honey.

: Asian Agri-History: Pa艣u 膧yurv膿da (Veterinary Medicine) in Garu岣峚pur膩峁嘺

Terminalia chebula (in Sanskrit: 丑补谤墨迟补办墨) is used in medical preparations for the treatment of an epidemic outbreak amongst horses, according to sections on Horses (骋补箩腻测耻谤惫别诲补 or 础艣惫腻测耻谤惫别诲补) in the Garu岣峚pur膩峁嘺.鈥擺...] The medicine known as 丑补谤墨迟补办墨-kalpa given to horses under these circumstances will be beneficial. The mode of administration of 丑补谤墨迟补办墨-kalpa is as follows:鈥斺€淥n the first day, five Har墨tak墨 (Terminalia chebula) pasted together with 驳辞尘奴迟谤补 (cow's urine), taila (gingili oil), and Lava峁嘺 (rock salt) are given. Every day the dosage is increased by five 丑补谤墨迟补办墨 till the maximum of hundred.The 耻迟迟补尘补-尘腻迟谤腻 (best dose) is hundred, and eighty madhyama (average) and sixty Har墨tak墨 is adhama/办补苍颈峁ａ弓丑补-尘腻迟谤腻 (the smallest 2, 3, 4, 5 dose)鈥�.

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

: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam鈥擯lant mutagenesis in ancient India

Terminalia chebula (in Sanskrit: Abhaya) refers to one of the three Phalatrika or Triphal膩, which are used in a recipe for manipulating the colour of flowers or fruits (on the tree) [惫补谤峁嘺-辫谤补惫补谤迟补苍补], according to the 痴峁沰峁Ｄ乱耻谤惫别诲补 by S奴rap膩la (1000 CE): an encyclopedic work dealing with the study of trees and the principles of ancient Indian agriculture.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淭rees watered continuously with the extract of Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellirica and Terminalia chebula [e.g., Phalatrika-膩pas], 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鈥�.

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膧yurveda (啶嗋く啷佮ぐ啷嵿さ啷囙う, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of 膧yurveda 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)

: 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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Search found 26 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:

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]

Review of halela siyah with unani perspective and modern pharmacology < [2018: Volume 7, May issue 9]

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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]

A randomized controlled clinical study to evaluate the combined action of amra beeja churna (mangifera indica linn.) and haritaki churna (terminalia chebula retz.) in management of darunaka < [2022, Issue 09 September]

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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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