European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A REVIEW ON POTENTIAL PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF TERMINALIA CHEBULA

Saurav Prasad, Gaurav Dubey*, Md Moeenuddin and Himmat Singh Chawra

ABSTRACT

A common medicinal plant found in India, Burma, and Sri Lanka is Terminalia chebula Retz. Throughout the beginning of time, numerous Indian plants have been employed in traditional medical systems to cure a wide range of illnesses and infections. This plant is frequently utilized in India's traditional medical systems. Terminalia Chebula is known as the "King of Medicine" in Tibet and is always ranked first in Ayurvedic material medicine due to its amazing healing capacity. TC has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, anti dermatophytic, antimutagenic, hypoglycaemic, hypolipidemic, and hepatoprotective properties. It also has no toxicity and the least amount of negative effects. This study aims to compile the numerous pharmacological and biochemical investigations on Terminalia chebula that provide a comprehensive understanding of the herb and its significance in personal hygiene and health care.

Keywords: Terminalia chebula, Pharmacological Effect, Gastrointestinal Activity, Anticariogenic Effect, Antidiabetic Effects, Cardiotonic Activity.