Terminalia chebula

Botanical name-Terminalia chebula

Common Name– Harar

Habit

• Deciduous Tree
• Medium to Large
• Slow growing
  
  

Specific Properties

• Drought tolerant
  
  

Ecology

• Birds feed on the fruit
• Nectar and pollen for birds, bees and butterflies.
• Provides habitat to birds, insects.
  
  

Threats

• Overexploitation
• Poor regeneration
• Forest fires
  
  

Uses

• Highly Medicinal-Main constituent of Triphala, laxative, stomachic, expectorant, haemostatic, antibacterial, antifungal

(The fruits are used internally in the treatment of constipation, digestive and nervous complaints, diarrhoea, dysentery, intestinal worms, haemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, abnormal uterine bleeding and inflammation, vaginal discharge, involuntary ejaculation, coughs and asthma. Externally for- ulcers, wounds, mouth inflammation and gum diseases)

• Edible fruits
• Rich in tannins
• Dye
• Edible oil from seeds
• The fruit are used in black salt manufacturing
  
  

Propagation

• Seeds