Myrobalan ( Harde ) : Make good digestion
Myrobalan consists of dried ripe and fully matured fruits of Terminalia chebula retzr belonging to the family Combretaceae.
It is mainly found in sub- Himalayan regions. It's fruits are yellowish to brown in color. Its taste is astringent, slightly bitter and sweetish at the end.
Myrobalan mainly contains Tannin which is mainly responsible for its activities.
Uses:
- It is used as Astringent, Laxative, Stomachic and Tonic.
- It is also used as an Anthelmintic.
- Fruits pulp is used to cure bleeding.
- It is an ingredient of Triphala Churna.
- It is also used in the treatment of piles and external ulcers.
- In industry, it is used in dyeing and tanning industry.
Comments
Post a Comment