Abstract:
The aim of the study was to identify benefits and properties of Terminalia Chebula (myrobalan) a functional plant what are its components and how it helps in preventing certain diseases. This research covers the benefits and uses of (Terminalia Chebula) as well as its pharmacological properties. The secondary data was used to conduct the research through different research articles. The study concludes that Terminalia Chebula (myrobalan) is an emerging functional plant that has several uses. The traditional uses include, use for cough, and promote digestion; helps treat vomiting, gout, its pharmacological uses include, anti-viral, anti-microbial, and anti-caries- Immuno-modulatory-, anti- carcinogenic, chemo protective, hepato protective activities etc. it can promote your heart health, helps in maintaining blood glucose levels and is useful in arthritis. It also has an effect on pain. Terminalia Chebula is studied in regards to its link as a therapeutic plant. It is known as the “king of medicine” and been extensively used in certain Iranian and Tibet medicine. It has a high nutritive value when compared with apples but little evidence is available in this regard. Terminalia Chebula is a called therapeutic plant because of its several components that exist in it, for example the anti-oxidants, flavonoids, glycosides and other components. It was observed that it has potent dyeing effects on wool because of having tannins and other components. By using several research studies the aim was to highlight potential uses and properties of the plant. This study will provide basis for several other studies.
Page(s):
68-68
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: International Food & Nutrition Conference" August 18th-20th, 2022, University of Swat, Swat (Book of Abstracts), Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2022