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A REVIEW ON TERMINALIA CHEBULA

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Shikha, Rahul Thapa
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.sa1.169

Abstract

Medicinal plants have long been valued as affordable sources of a variety of phytochemical constituents that are frequently used in synthesis of medicines to treat various disorders. Terminalia chebula is known as the “king of medicines” and have extensive medicinal potential to explore. It is ranked first in the Ayurvedic materia medica due to the exceptional curative properties. Also, it has a large number of medical applications and high nutrient content and is widely used to treat a lot of health problems. Numerous phytochemical components, including tannins, flavonoids, gallic acid, chebulinic acid and ellagic acid have been reportedly related with this drug. Moreover, it has been well reported that Terminalia chebula has antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antifungal, antiulcer, anticancerous, antimutagenic and wound healing properties. The goal of this review is to compile all the accessible information on phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of the plant extracts and some isolated constituents along with the significance of this underexploited treasure in the combat over illnesses.

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