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A STUDY OF PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND PHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW ON TERMINALIA BELLIRICA

P. Prabhavathi, Y. Prapurnachandra, M. Sreenivasulu, P. Thushara*, S. Dayana, N. Kavya

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Abstract

Terminalia bellerica is used to cure a variety of ailments including conjunctivitis, asthma, migraine, baldness, constipation, and poor vision. Because of its numerous folk medicinal and traditional applications, the genus Terminalia has gained increased attention in terms of assessing and validating therapeutic potential and obtaining clinical approval. Various Terminalia species are used in the treatment of diseases such as headache, fever, pneumonia, flu, geriatric, cancer, to improve memory, abdominal and back pain, cough and cold, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, heart disorder, leprosy, sexually transmitted diseases, and urinary tract disorders in the form of herbal medicine and formulations. To maximize efficacy, eco-friendliness, and sustainability in beauty management, research and development are essential. The anti-aging benefits, skin wrinkle and elasticity improvement, and the development of bellerica extract as a whitening and wrinkle functional cosmetic material. Plants and plant components are employed in traditional medicinal systems such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Chinese medicine. The plant contains Glucoside, Tannins, Gallic acid, Ethyl Gallate, and Chebulinic acid, which acts as an antioxidant, antibacterial, antidiarrheal, anticancer, antihypertensive, and antipyretic. This review focuses on the pharmacological properties of Terminalia bellerica, which may be useful for future research projects.

Keywords: Terminalia bellirica, phytoconstituents, pharmacological effects, Therapeutic uses.