What is the homeopathic medicine Terminalia chebula?
Terminalia chebula, commonly known as Haritaki, is a homoeopathic medicine derived from the Terminalia chebula tree, belonging to the Combrataceae family. This medicine is widely recognized for its therapeutic effects in managing bleeding piles, diarrhea, chronic dysentery, and constipation. Terminalia chebula (family: Combretaceae) is widely used in the traditional medicine of India and Iran to treat diseases that include dementia, constipation, and diabetes. This tree is known in Iranian traditional medicine (ITM) as halileh or halilaj and the fruit is used to develop treatments.
What is chebula in skin care?
Chebula promotes healthy skin by providing antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, antimicrobial activity, hydration and moisture retention, skin brightening, and collagen production. T. Cheng et al. Various biological studies revealed the therapeutic potential of T.The presence of phenolics in the leaves, bark, and fruit of T. The aqueous extract of T. DPPH radicals [36].