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Terminalia chebula |
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Latin name: Terminalia chebula
Indian name: Haritaki
Habitat: The tree is found in the sub-Himalayan tracks from Ravi to West Bengal, Assam and in all deciduous forests of India , specifically in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Assam.
Useful in: Useful in loss of appetite, pain in the abdomen, constipation, gulma, ascites, haemorrhoids, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly & parasites. It relieves constipation in chronic abdominal diseases & also helps in digestion of "ama". The bark of Haritaki, if eaten after chewing it properly in the mouth, improves digestion. Powdered Haritaki reduces constipation. A fine powder of Haritaki is used as a tooth powder. It strengthens the gums.
Reference: Pharmacognosy by K.KOKATE page: 216
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