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Terminalia
chebula
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Terminalia
chebula Retz.
(Haritaki)
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| Common
Name |
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Haritaki |
| Sanskrit
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Haritaki,
Abhaya, Pathya |
| Hindi |
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Harrar |
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Chebulic
Myrobalan |
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Combretaceae |
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| Description |
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It
is a common plant in India and largely used by Indian physicians.
The myrobalans found in the market have a pale buff colour,
are oval in shape and possess longitudinal ridges on the surface.
Myrobalans have been used as laxative. It is also used in chronic
diarrhoea & dysentery. Fruits & seeds are used for preparing
the medicine.
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Homoeopathic
uses
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| Headache
- Bursting sensation aggravated in sun. |
| Gastrointestinal
affections - Profuse salivations. Flatulence with indigestion.
Loss of appetite. Dyspepsia with sour eructations. |
| Stool
- Constipated with ineffectual desire. Urging for stool, 3-4
times a day. |
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Potency-30
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