Terminalia chebula, Application : Medicinal Purposes

Terminalia is a tree. Three species of terminalia are used for medicine. These species are Terminalia arjuna, Terminalia bellerica, and Terminalia chebula.
In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, Terminalia arjuna has been used to balance the three �humors�
USES:
� Terminalia Billerica and Terminalia chebula are both used for high cholesterol and digestive disorders, including both diarrhea and constipation, and indigestion. They have also been used for HIV infection.
� Terminalia bellerica is used to protect the liver and to treat respiratory conditions, including respiratory tract infections, cough, and sore throat.
� Terminalia chebula is used for dysentery.
� Terminalia bellerica and Terminalia chebula are used as a lotion for sore eyes.
� Terminalia chebula is also used topically as a mouthwash and gargle.
� Intravaginally, Terminalia chebula is used as a douche for treating vaginal infections.