OBJECTIVE:To investigate the neuroprotective effects of Fructus Chebulae extract using both in vivo and invitromodels of cerebral ischemia.METHODS:As an in vitro model,oxygen glucose deprivation followed by reoxygenat...OBJECTIVE:To investigate the neuroprotective effects of Fructus Chebulae extract using both in vivo and invitromodels of cerebral ischemia.METHODS:As an in vitro model,oxygen glucose deprivation followed by reoxygenation(OGD-R)and hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)induced cellular damage in rat pheochromocytoma(PC12)cells was used to investigate the neuroprotective effects of extract of Fructus Chebulae.3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay was used to calculate cell survival.For in vivo,occlusion of left middle cerebral artery on rats was carried out as a focal cerebral ischemic model.RESULTS:Fructus Chebulae extract increases the PC12 cell survival against OGD-R and H2O2by 68%and 91.4%respectively.Fructus Chebulae also de-creases the cerebral infarct volume by 39%and extent of hemisphere swelling from 17%in control group to 10%in FructusChebulaetreated group.CONCLUSION:Fructus Chebulae,as a traditional medicine,can rescue the neuronal cell death against ischemia related damage.The possible mechanism for the neuroprotection might be the inhibition of oxidative damages occurring after acute phase of cerebral ischemia.展开更多
Taking Terminalia chebula Retz. as the control product, the polyphenolic contents of the processed products in Tibetian, Rubia cordifolia L. processed Terminalia chebula Retz. and Euphorbia fischeriana Steud processed...Taking Terminalia chebula Retz. as the control product, the polyphenolic contents of the processed products in Tibetian, Rubia cordifolia L. processed Terminalia chebula Retz. and Euphorbia fischeriana Steud processed Terminalia chebula Retz. were analyzed by HPLC. Polyphenolic contents increased from 4.54% to 5.69% and 7.46%, respectively, which may lead to the change in their pharmacological effects.展开更多
To study the change of the content of chebulinic acid in Terminalia chebula Retz. by different processing methods in Tibet. We taking chebulinic acid as an indicator, the contents in Terminalia chebula Retz. and its p...To study the change of the content of chebulinic acid in Terminalia chebula Retz. by different processing methods in Tibet. We taking chebulinic acid as an indicator, the contents in Terminalia chebula Retz. and its processed products were analyzed by using HPLC. Also, the change rule was explored. Compared with Terminalia chebula Retz., the contents of chebulinic acid have decreased after processing, declining 50.18% for the Rubia cordifolia L. processed product, while 11.2% reduce for the Euphorbia fischeriana Steud processed product. After the specific preparation process in Tibet, the contents of chebulinic acid have reduced significantly, which may lead to different pharmacological effects.展开更多
Medicinal plants are part and parcel of human society to combat diseases from the dawn of civilization.Terminalia chebula Retz.(Fam.Combretaceae),is called the‘King of Medicine??in Tibet and is always listed at the l...Medicinal plants are part and parcel of human society to combat diseases from the dawn of civilization.Terminalia chebula Retz.(Fam.Combretaceae),is called the‘King of Medicine??in Tibet and is always listed at the lop of the list of‘Ayurvedic Materia Medica??because of its extraordinary power of healing.The whole plant possesses high medicinal value and traditionally used for the treatment of various ailments for human beings.Some of the folklore people used this plant in the treatment of asthma,sore throat,vomiting,hiccough,diarrhea,dysentery,bleeding piles,ulcers,gout,heart and bladder diseases.The plant has been demonstrated to possess multiple pharmacological and medicinal activities,such as antioxidant,antimicrobial,antidiabetic,hepatoprotective,anti-inflammatory,antimutagenic,antiproliferative,radioprotective,cardioprotective,antiarthritic,anticaries,gastrointestinal motility and wound healing activity.But no systematic updated information on the therapeutic effectiveness of Terminalia chebula,a popular herbal remedy in India and South-East Asia has so far been reported.This review highlights an updated information particularly on the phytochemistry and various pharmacological and medicinal properties of Terminalia chebula Retz.and some of its isolated compounds,along with their safety evaluation.This may provide incentive for proper evaluation of the plant as medicinal agent against the human diseases and also to bridge the lacunae in the existing literature and future scope which may offer immense opportunity for researchers engaged in validation of the traditional claims and development of safe and effective botanical medicine.展开更多
Terminalia chebula(family:Combretaceae)is widely used in the traditional medicine of India and Iran to treat diseases that include dementia,constipation,and diabetes.This tree is known in Iranian traditional medicine(...Terminalia chebula(family:Combretaceae)is widely used in the traditional medicine of India and Iran to treat diseases that include dementia,constipation,and diabetes.This tree is known in Iranian traditional medicine(ITM)as halileh or halilaj and the fruit is used to develop treatments.It is described in ITM as an astringent that has a"cold"and"dry"temperament.References to the medicinal properties of Terminalia chebula were collected from important ITM sources and from modern medical databases(Pub Med,Scirus,Science Direct,and Scopus).The medicinal properties described for thistree in ITM were compared with those reported in studies of modern phytotherapy.The results confirm that the tree referred to as halileh in traditional books is the Terminalia chebula used in present-day studies.Treatments that have not been evaluated in modern phytotherapy but have been traditionally treated with Terminalia chebula include fever,and psychological and psychiatric issues.This article confirms the medicinal uses of Terminalia chebula.展开更多
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of ethanolic extract of Terminalia chebula (commonly known as Haritaki) fruits in experimental animal models. The study was c...The present study was undertaken to evaluate the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of ethanolic extract of Terminalia chebula (commonly known as Haritaki) fruits in experimental animal models. The study was carried out using Swiss Albino mice (20-25 g) and Long Evans rats (100-150 g) of either sex. The analgesic activity of Terminalia chebula was assessed by using hot plate method. For the determination of analgesic effect, doses of ethanolic extract of Terminalia chebula used in the present study were 250 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg body weight (BW). Anti-inflammatory effect was analyzed by carrageenan induced paw edema method with the administration dose of 300 mg/kg BW of animals. The analysis of experimental data was performed by statistical process of ANOVA to determine the variability of sample, while Dunnet’s test was performed for evaluation of comparative analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Terminalia chebula with control and standard. The animals were divided into four treatment groups of six animals each and the “Mean ± SEM” is the statistical identifiable value of the data and P values <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Hot plate test showed a significant increase in the mean reaction time to heat stimuli in hot plate method at both 250 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg BW doses throughout the observation period in 30 minutes and 60 minutes after treatment, which was comparable to the standard ketorolac and control group. In carrageenan induced paw edema method, considerable results were found after determining the percentage change in paw volume in extract. In both cases of analgesic and anti-inflammatory study, % inhibition of pain and inflammation were evaluated. Comparing with control, largest inhibition was found in inhibiting inflammation 5 hours after treatment, while the largest inhibition of pain was obtained in 30 minutes and 60 minutes after treatment of doses. The present study suggests that ethanolic extract of Terminalia chebula fruits has significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities.展开更多
Depigmenting agents were solvent-extracted and purified by preparative and analytical HPLC from three Chinese plants; Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat（ Xizang Caijuhua）, Rhodiola sachalinensis, and Terminalia chebula ...Depigmenting agents were solvent-extracted and purified by preparative and analytical HPLC from three Chinese plants; Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat（ Xizang Caijuhua）, Rhodiola sachalinensis, and Terminalia chebula Retzius. Four fractions obtained from the ethyl ether layer of C. m. Rama and two fractions from the ethyl acetate layer of Rhodiola salientness show depigmenting effects. At 8 200, the ethyl acetate layers of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat, Rhodiola sachalinensis and the methanol extract of Terminalia chebula Retzius, can inhibit the melanin production of mouse B16 melanoma cells by 92%, 60% and 90%, respectively, whereas 46% inhibition was observed by commercially available depigmenting agents（arbutin）. These results show the potential of these three Chinese plants as a novel resource for depigmenting agents in the cosmetic industry.展开更多
Terminalia chebula(TC),a kind of Combretaceae,is a widely used herb in India and East Asia to treat cerebrovascular diseases.However,the potential mechanism of the neuroprotective effects of TC at the metabonomics lev...Terminalia chebula(TC),a kind of Combretaceae,is a widely used herb in India and East Asia to treat cerebrovascular diseases.However,the potential mechanism of the neuroprotective effects of TC at the metabonomics level is still not unclear.The present study focused on the effects of TC on metabonomics in stroke model.In our study,rats were divided randomly into Sham,Model,and TC groups.The TC group were intragastricly administered with TC for 7 d after middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO)operation.The sham and the model groups received vehicle for the same length of time.Subsequently,the neuroprotective effects of TC were examined by neurological defects evalua⁃tion,infarct volume assessment,and identification of biochemical indicators for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activi⁃ties.Further,metabonomics technology was employed to evaluate the endogenous metabolites profiling systematically.Consist to results of biochemical and histopathological assays,pattern recognition analysis showed a clear separation of the Model and the Sham group,indicating a recovery impact of TC on the MCAO rats.Moreover,12 potential biomarkers were identified in MCAO Model group,involved in energy(lactic acid,succinic acid,and fumarate),amino acids(leucine,alanine,and phenylalanine)and glycerophospholipid[PC(16∶0/20∶4),PC(20:4/20:4),LysoPC(18:0)and LysoPC(16:0)]metabolism,and other types of metabolism(arachidonic acid and palmitoylcarnitine).Notably,we found that metabolite levels of TC group were partially reversed to normal.In conclusion,TC could ameliorate MCAO rats by intervening with energy metabolism(glycolysis and TCA cycle),amino acid metabolism,glycerophospholipid metabolism and other types of metabolism.展开更多
In order to investigate the chemical-biological relationship caused by the special processing technology,the constituent＇s content and antioxidant capacity in vivo of Euphorbia fischeriana Steud processing Terminalia...In order to investigate the chemical-biological relationship caused by the special processing technology,the constituent＇s content and antioxidant capacity in vivo of Euphorbia fischeriana Steud processing Terminalia chebula Retz. have been tested. Taking T. chebula Retz. as control,the content of gallic acid is analyzed with high performance liquid chromatography（HPLC） method. The results show that the increase of gallic acid concentration from 4.54% to 7.46% leads to enhancement of the antioxidant capacities in vivo of the E. fischeriana Steud processing T. chebula Retz. The significant antioxidant capacity in vivo（p〈0.05） of the processed product possesses is better than the unprocessed herb. Its superoxide dismutase（SOD）and malondia-ldehyde（MDA） contents in serum,the MDA content in liver can match the effects of vitamine E when administered at high dosage.展开更多
The extensive chemical investigation on the branches and leaves of Terminalia chebula var.tomentella(Combretaceae)led to the isolation of two new lignan glucosides with a furofuran skeleton,termitomenins F(1)and G(2)....The extensive chemical investigation on the branches and leaves of Terminalia chebula var.tomentella(Combretaceae)led to the isolation of two new lignan glucosides with a furofuran skeleton,termitomenins F(1)and G(2).In addition,19 known compounds including five lignan glucosides(3-7),six hydrolyzable tannins(8-13)and eight simple phenolics(14-21)were also identified.Their structures were determined by comprehensive spectroscopic analyses.It is noted that 8 and 9 were C-glycosidic hydrolyzable tannins with one hexahydroxydiphenoyl and one gallagyl group linked to an open-chain glucosyl C-1/O-2/O-3 and O-4/O-6,respectively,which were rarely found in plants.Nine known compounds,6-9,13,and 18-21,were procured from the titled plant for the first time,while 3-5,10-12 and 14-17 were also found in the fruits.Notably,the known hydrolyzable tannins 8-13 exhibited strongerα-glucosidase inhibitory activities with IC_(50) values ranging from 0.10 to 3.12μM,than the positive control,quercetin(IC_(50)=9.38±0.33μM).展开更多
Pain is a sensation which in many cases represents the only symptom for the diagnosis of several disorders. Throughout ages man has used many different remedies for pain relief, among which medicinal herbs are most co...Pain is a sensation which in many cases represents the only symptom for the diagnosis of several disorders. Throughout ages man has used many different remedies for pain relief, among which medicinal herbs are most common due to their efficacy and relative safety due to their natural origin. In present study methanol extract of Terminalia chebula fruit was evaluated for its analgesic effects in albino mice. The extract was prepared using whole dried powdered fruit with seeds in absolute methanol. It was then subjected to rotary evaporator under reduced pressure to get concentrated extract;different doses (300, 500 and 1000 mg/kg) were assessed for analgesic activity by tail immersion technique and acetic acid induced writhing test. Similar doses of Aspirin were used as standard drug (positive control) for comparison. Results of both tail flick method and acetic acid induced writhing test revealed that T. chebula fruit extract possessed varying degree of analgesic activity significant at 300 mg/kg and highly significant at 500 and 1000 mg/kg in comparison to control. The results were almost similar to standard drug. In acetic acid induced writhing test, maximum inhibition of writhing was observed at 1000 mg/kg where the number of writhes decreased from 14.1 to 5.2 indicating 63.1% inhibition. Above findings suggest that T. chebula fruit extract possesses significant analgesic activity in albino mice with reference to positive and negative control groups;however further studies on a large number of animals with clinical trials are required to confirm safe and effective use of this fruit extract in humans for analgesic purpose.展开更多
AIM： To evaluate the antimicrobial potential of Terminalia chebula （ T. chebula） extracts against pathogens causing otitis externa and compare it with ear drops.METHODS： Four different extracts, methanol, ethanol...AIM： To evaluate the antimicrobial potential of Terminalia chebula （ T. chebula） extracts against pathogens causing otitis externa and compare it with ear drops.METHODS： Four different extracts, methanol, ethanol, acetone and aqueous （hot and cold） extracts, from the T. chebula were tested for their antimicrobial activity through the agar well diffusion method and minimum inhibitory concentration （MIC）/minimum bactericidal concentration （MBC） values were determined through the macrodilution broth method against six different microorganism, five bacterial （one gram positive and four gram negative） and one yeast.RESULTS： Organic and aqueous fruit extracts displayed activity against all fve tested bacterial ear pathogens with a maximum zone of inhibition of 31.6 mm against Staphylococcus aureus , followed by Acinetobacter sp. （24.6 mm）, Pseudomonas aeruginosa （23.6 mm）, Proteus mirabilis （21 mm） and Escherichia coli （19.3mm）. Of the four solvents evaluated, acetonic fruit extract of T. chebula was found to be best. The MIC values ranged between 0.78 mg/mL and 50 mg/mL for the different bacterial ear pathogens and MBC values ranged between 1.56 mg/mL and 50 mg/mL. The acetonic fruit extract showed larger inhibition zones compared to the herbal ear drops, Kan pip with lowest MIC of 0.78 mg/mL and MBC of 1.56 mg/mL.CONCLUSION： Acetonic extract of T. chebula fruit may be used to treat otitis externa. However, more detailed studies, such as in vivo testing and pharmacokinetics properties, are needed to determine its therapeutic potential.展开更多
African trypanosomosis had caused lots of havocs to both humans and animals over a century with successes and failure in curtailing it.This study was aimed at screening medicinal plant,Terminalia chebula dried fruits ...African trypanosomosis had caused lots of havocs to both humans and animals over a century with successes and failure in curtailing it.This study was aimed at screening medicinal plant,Terminalia chebula dried fruits against Trypanosoma evansi for trypanocidal activity.Twenty grams of powdered Terminalia chebula dried fruits was cold extracted with methanol.Obtained MPE(methanolic plant extract)was in vitro tested against Trypanosoma brucei(1×10^6 trypanosomes/mL of the medium in each ELISA plate wells)at concentrations(250~1,000μg/mL)on Vero cells grown in DMEM(Debecco's Modified Eagle Medium)in appropriate conditions for trypanocidal activity.In-vitro cytotoxicity test of MPE of Terminalia chebula was conducted on Vero cells grown in DMEM.In-vivo assay for trypanocidal activity,each mouse was inoculated with 1×10^4/mL of trypanosomes and treated(48 h post inoculation)with MPE of Terminalia chebula at concentrations(12.5,25,50,100 and 200 mg/kg body weight)were administered at dose rate of 100 BL per mouse via intraperitoneal route to different groups of mice,6 mice per concentration.In-vitro cytotoxicity test was done on Veto cells at concentrations(1.58~100μg/mL)of MPE of Terminalia chebula.Results of in-vitro trypanocidal activity varied from immobilization,reduction and to the killing of the trypanosomes.At 250μg/mL ofMPE ofTerminalia chebula dried fruits,there was significant trypanocidal activity at 4 h of incubation and trypanosomes were not detected in corresponding ELISA plate wells at 5 h of incubation,which was statistically equivalent to reference drug,diminazine aceturate(50μL/mL)at 4 h of incubation.Results of in-vivo trypanocidal activity revealed that at concentrations(l 2.5~25 mg/kg body weight)of MPE of Terrninalia chebula,mice in these groups survived for 6 days.While at 50 and 100 to 200 mg/kg body weight,mice in these groups survived up to 7 and 8 days,respectively.In-vitro cytotoxicity test showed that all concentrations of MPE of Terminalia chenula and diminazine aceturate were cytotoxic to cells except at 1.56μL/mL and 6.25μL/mL.In conclusion,MPE of Terminalia chebula dried fruits possessed trypanocidal compounds.Further study(bioassay-guided purification)is required to know the full potential of Terrninalia chebula as future trypanocide candidate.展开更多
Background:Based on modern pharmacological studies,Terminalia chebula Retz.exhibits antimicrobial activity against a variety of bacteria.Previously,we found Terminalia chebula Retz.exhibited excellent antibacterial ac...Background:Based on modern pharmacological studies,Terminalia chebula Retz.exhibits antimicrobial activity against a variety of bacteria.Previously,we found Terminalia chebula Retz.exhibited excellent antibacterial activity against Malassezia restricta.Methods:We determined the minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC)and minimum bactericidal concentration of Terminalia chebula Retz.extraction with water(TRW)against Staphylococcus epidermidis(including Staphylococcus epidermidis 1-15)using the microdilution method.Staphylococcus epidermidis 1(SE11),which was the most sensitive to TRW,was selected as the test bacterium for subsequent experiments.The time-kill curve of TRW on SE11 was generated using the viable count method.Further,an in vitro biofilm model of SE11 was constructed using the 2,3-bis(2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-5-((phenylamino)carbonyl)-2H-tetrazolium hydroxide test,semi-quantitative crystal violet experiment,and scanning electron microscopy.The effects of TRW on the total amount of biofilm formation,the number of viable biofilm bacteria,and biofilm microstructure of SE11 were also determined using a semi-quantitative crystal violet experiment,viable count method,and scanning electron microscopy.Finally,the electrical conductivity and soluble protein content of the SE11 suspensions were determined.Results:The average MIC of TRW against SE11 was 0.75±1.09 mg/mL.TRW(1/2MIC and 2MIC)and zinc pyrithione(1/2MIC and 2MIC)had no significant effect on total biofilm inhibition in the adhesion stage(P>0.05)and the aggregation stage(P>0.05).Further,TRW(1/2MIC and MIC)and zinc pyrithione(1/2MIC and MIC)had no significant effect on viable biofilm bacteria in the adhesion stage(P>0.05)and aggregation stage(P>0.05).TRW destroyed the integrity of the SE11 cell membrane,resulting in leakage of intracellular substances.Conclusion:TRW inhibits SE11 biofilm formation and is similar to zinc pyrithione in the adhesion and aggregation stages,which provides a theoretical basis for its application in the field of antimicrobial additives.展开更多
Harar (Terminalia chebula), a large deciduous tree belongs to family combretaceae. It grows naturally in greater part of India up to 1500 m elevation. Due to several alkaloids present in fruit, it is used as laxative,...Harar (Terminalia chebula), a large deciduous tree belongs to family combretaceae. It grows naturally in greater part of India up to 1500 m elevation. Due to several alkaloids present in fruit, it is used as laxative, purgative and astringent for curing a number of ailments. Keeping in view its medicinal and tanning properties, the authors have been working for the last two decades on various aspects like propagation and development of promising strains of harar. Grafting/budding techniques have been standardized to produce true to type precocious plants which bear flower in two to three years. However, flowering has been observed in three months old seedling, which can be ascribed to biochemical and/or cellular changes. Early flowering is a rare incidence in tree seedlings which otherwise could be very useful for breeding and early evaluation of fruit species.展开更多
Objective: Emergence of community-acquired infections due to multi drug resistant (MDR) common human pathogens have caused a great problem to clinicians and this directed us to search systematically for a different re...Objective: Emergence of community-acquired infections due to multi drug resistant (MDR) common human pathogens have caused a great problem to clinicians and this directed us to search systematically for a different remedy with compounds particularly from plant origin. Methods: The antibacterial activity was evaluated using agar well diffusion assay method against some common gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Results: In vitro study with Terminalia chebula Retz. (Combretaceae) stem bark extracts, eight isolated triterpenoids and four triterpenoid derivatives were found to be effective against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. Conclusions: Pure compounds from T.chebula could be effectively used as antibacterial agents if it is possible to develop the molecules synthetically. At the same time crude extracts with specified active principles could also be used and/or introduced in Traditional Medicine/Complementary Alternative Medicine (TM/CAM) as antibacterial into National/International Health Systems as per the guideline of Ayurvedic formularies.展开更多
基金Supported by a Grant of the Korean Health Technology Re-search and Development Project,Ministry of Health&Wel-fare(B110072)National Research Foundation of Korea Funded by the Ministry of Science,Information and Commu-nication Technology&Future Planning,Republic of Korea(2012M3A9C4048795)
文摘OBJECTIVE:To investigate the neuroprotective effects of Fructus Chebulae extract using both in vivo and invitromodels of cerebral ischemia.METHODS:As an in vitro model,oxygen glucose deprivation followed by reoxygenation(OGD-R)and hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)induced cellular damage in rat pheochromocytoma(PC12)cells was used to investigate the neuroprotective effects of extract of Fructus Chebulae.3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay was used to calculate cell survival.For in vivo,occlusion of left middle cerebral artery on rats was carried out as a focal cerebral ischemic model.RESULTS:Fructus Chebulae extract increases the PC12 cell survival against OGD-R and H2O2by 68%and 91.4%respectively.Fructus Chebulae also de-creases the cerebral infarct volume by 39%and extent of hemisphere swelling from 17%in control group to 10%in FructusChebulaetreated group.CONCLUSION:Fructus Chebulae,as a traditional medicine,can rescue the neuronal cell death against ischemia related damage.The possible mechanism for the neuroprotection might be the inhibition of oxidative damages occurring after acute phase of cerebral ischemia.
基金The Research Platform for the Project of the Application Basic Plan in Sichuan Province(Grant No.2014JY0113)the Project of Department of Science in Sichuan Province(Grant No.14ZA0003)
文摘Taking Terminalia chebula Retz. as the control product, the polyphenolic contents of the processed products in Tibetian, Rubia cordifolia L. processed Terminalia chebula Retz. and Euphorbia fischeriana Steud processed Terminalia chebula Retz. were analyzed by HPLC. Polyphenolic contents increased from 4.54% to 5.69% and 7.46%, respectively, which may lead to the change in their pharmacological effects.
基金The Research Platform for the Project of the Application Basic Plan in Sichuan Province(Grant No.2014JY0113)the Project of Department of Science in Sichuan Province(Grant No.14ZA0003)
文摘To study the change of the content of chebulinic acid in Terminalia chebula Retz. by different processing methods in Tibet. We taking chebulinic acid as an indicator, the contents in Terminalia chebula Retz. and its processed products were analyzed by using HPLC. Also, the change rule was explored. Compared with Terminalia chebula Retz., the contents of chebulinic acid have decreased after processing, declining 50.18% for the Rubia cordifolia L. processed product, while 11.2% reduce for the Euphorbia fischeriana Steud processed product. After the specific preparation process in Tibet, the contents of chebulinic acid have reduced significantly, which may lead to different pharmacological effects.
基金Supported by Indian Statistical Institute,Kolkata,India(GrantNo,Project A/C No.5613)
文摘Medicinal plants are part and parcel of human society to combat diseases from the dawn of civilization.Terminalia chebula Retz.(Fam.Combretaceae),is called the‘King of Medicine??in Tibet and is always listed at the lop of the list of‘Ayurvedic Materia Medica??because of its extraordinary power of healing.The whole plant possesses high medicinal value and traditionally used for the treatment of various ailments for human beings.Some of the folklore people used this plant in the treatment of asthma,sore throat,vomiting,hiccough,diarrhea,dysentery,bleeding piles,ulcers,gout,heart and bladder diseases.The plant has been demonstrated to possess multiple pharmacological and medicinal activities,such as antioxidant,antimicrobial,antidiabetic,hepatoprotective,anti-inflammatory,antimutagenic,antiproliferative,radioprotective,cardioprotective,antiarthritic,anticaries,gastrointestinal motility and wound healing activity.But no systematic updated information on the therapeutic effectiveness of Terminalia chebula,a popular herbal remedy in India and South-East Asia has so far been reported.This review highlights an updated information particularly on the phytochemistry and various pharmacological and medicinal properties of Terminalia chebula Retz.and some of its isolated compounds,along with their safety evaluation.This may provide incentive for proper evaluation of the plant as medicinal agent against the human diseases and also to bridge the lacunae in the existing literature and future scope which may offer immense opportunity for researchers engaged in validation of the traditional claims and development of safe and effective botanical medicine.
文摘Terminalia chebula(family:Combretaceae)is widely used in the traditional medicine of India and Iran to treat diseases that include dementia,constipation,and diabetes.This tree is known in Iranian traditional medicine(ITM)as halileh or halilaj and the fruit is used to develop treatments.It is described in ITM as an astringent that has a"cold"and"dry"temperament.References to the medicinal properties of Terminalia chebula were collected from important ITM sources and from modern medical databases(Pub Med,Scirus,Science Direct,and Scopus).The medicinal properties described for thistree in ITM were compared with those reported in studies of modern phytotherapy.The results confirm that the tree referred to as halileh in traditional books is the Terminalia chebula used in present-day studies.Treatments that have not been evaluated in modern phytotherapy but have been traditionally treated with Terminalia chebula include fever,and psychological and psychiatric issues.This article confirms the medicinal uses of Terminalia chebula.
文摘The present study was undertaken to evaluate the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of ethanolic extract of Terminalia chebula (commonly known as Haritaki) fruits in experimental animal models. The study was carried out using Swiss Albino mice (20-25 g) and Long Evans rats (100-150 g) of either sex. The analgesic activity of Terminalia chebula was assessed by using hot plate method. For the determination of analgesic effect, doses of ethanolic extract of Terminalia chebula used in the present study were 250 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg body weight (BW). Anti-inflammatory effect was analyzed by carrageenan induced paw edema method with the administration dose of 300 mg/kg BW of animals. The analysis of experimental data was performed by statistical process of ANOVA to determine the variability of sample, while Dunnet’s test was performed for evaluation of comparative analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Terminalia chebula with control and standard. The animals were divided into four treatment groups of six animals each and the “Mean ± SEM” is the statistical identifiable value of the data and P values <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Hot plate test showed a significant increase in the mean reaction time to heat stimuli in hot plate method at both 250 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg BW doses throughout the observation period in 30 minutes and 60 minutes after treatment, which was comparable to the standard ketorolac and control group. In carrageenan induced paw edema method, considerable results were found after determining the percentage change in paw volume in extract. In both cases of analgesic and anti-inflammatory study, % inhibition of pain and inflammation were evaluated. Comparing with control, largest inhibition was found in inhibiting inflammation 5 hours after treatment, while the largest inhibition of pain was obtained in 30 minutes and 60 minutes after treatment of doses. The present study suggests that ethanolic extract of Terminalia chebula fruits has significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities.
文摘Depigmenting agents were solvent-extracted and purified by preparative and analytical HPLC from three Chinese plants; Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat（ Xizang Caijuhua）, Rhodiola sachalinensis, and Terminalia chebula Retzius. Four fractions obtained from the ethyl ether layer of C. m. Rama and two fractions from the ethyl acetate layer of Rhodiola salientness show depigmenting effects. At 8 200, the ethyl acetate layers of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat, Rhodiola sachalinensis and the methanol extract of Terminalia chebula Retzius, can inhibit the melanin production of mouse B16 melanoma cells by 92%, 60% and 90%, respectively, whereas 46% inhibition was observed by commercially available depigmenting agents（arbutin）. These results show the potential of these three Chinese plants as a novel resource for depigmenting agents in the cosmetic industry.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(8160338581673631+4 种基金8150100381601149)Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(2017JM8006)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2015M5804652017JQ8038)
文摘Terminalia chebula(TC),a kind of Combretaceae,is a widely used herb in India and East Asia to treat cerebrovascular diseases.However,the potential mechanism of the neuroprotective effects of TC at the metabonomics level is still not unclear.The present study focused on the effects of TC on metabonomics in stroke model.In our study,rats were divided randomly into Sham,Model,and TC groups.The TC group were intragastricly administered with TC for 7 d after middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO)operation.The sham and the model groups received vehicle for the same length of time.Subsequently,the neuroprotective effects of TC were examined by neurological defects evalua⁃tion,infarct volume assessment,and identification of biochemical indicators for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activi⁃ties.Further,metabonomics technology was employed to evaluate the endogenous metabolites profiling systematically.Consist to results of biochemical and histopathological assays,pattern recognition analysis showed a clear separation of the Model and the Sham group,indicating a recovery impact of TC on the MCAO rats.Moreover,12 potential biomarkers were identified in MCAO Model group,involved in energy(lactic acid,succinic acid,and fumarate),amino acids(leucine,alanine,and phenylalanine)and glycerophospholipid[PC(16∶0/20∶4),PC(20:4/20:4),LysoPC(18:0)and LysoPC(16:0)]metabolism,and other types of metabolism(arachidonic acid and palmitoylcarnitine).Notably,we found that metabolite levels of TC group were partially reversed to normal.In conclusion,TC could ameliorate MCAO rats by intervening with energy metabolism(glycolysis and TCA cycle),amino acid metabolism,glycerophospholipid metabolism and other types of metabolism.
基金Suppported by the Research Platform for the Project of the Application Basic Plan in Sichuan Province(2014JY0113)the Project of Department of science in Sichuan Province(14ZA0003)
文摘In order to investigate the chemical-biological relationship caused by the special processing technology,the constituent＇s content and antioxidant capacity in vivo of Euphorbia fischeriana Steud processing Terminalia chebula Retz. have been tested. Taking T. chebula Retz. as control,the content of gallic acid is analyzed with high performance liquid chromatography（HPLC） method. The results show that the increase of gallic acid concentration from 4.54% to 7.46% leads to enhancement of the antioxidant capacities in vivo of the E. fischeriana Steud processing T. chebula Retz. The significant antioxidant capacity in vivo（p〈0.05） of the processed product possesses is better than the unprocessed herb. Its superoxide dismutase（SOD）and malondia-ldehyde（MDA） contents in serum,the MDA content in liver can match the effects of vitamine E when administered at high dosage.
文摘The extensive chemical investigation on the branches and leaves of Terminalia chebula var.tomentella(Combretaceae)led to the isolation of two new lignan glucosides with a furofuran skeleton,termitomenins F(1)and G(2).In addition,19 known compounds including five lignan glucosides(3-7),six hydrolyzable tannins(8-13)and eight simple phenolics(14-21)were also identified.Their structures were determined by comprehensive spectroscopic analyses.It is noted that 8 and 9 were C-glycosidic hydrolyzable tannins with one hexahydroxydiphenoyl and one gallagyl group linked to an open-chain glucosyl C-1/O-2/O-3 and O-4/O-6,respectively,which were rarely found in plants.Nine known compounds,6-9,13,and 18-21,were procured from the titled plant for the first time,while 3-5,10-12 and 14-17 were also found in the fruits.Notably,the known hydrolyzable tannins 8-13 exhibited strongerα-glucosidase inhibitory activities with IC_(50) values ranging from 0.10 to 3.12μM,than the positive control,quercetin(IC_(50)=9.38±0.33μM).
文摘Pain is a sensation which in many cases represents the only symptom for the diagnosis of several disorders. Throughout ages man has used many different remedies for pain relief, among which medicinal herbs are most common due to their efficacy and relative safety due to their natural origin. In present study methanol extract of Terminalia chebula fruit was evaluated for its analgesic effects in albino mice. The extract was prepared using whole dried powdered fruit with seeds in absolute methanol. It was then subjected to rotary evaporator under reduced pressure to get concentrated extract;different doses (300, 500 and 1000 mg/kg) were assessed for analgesic activity by tail immersion technique and acetic acid induced writhing test. Similar doses of Aspirin were used as standard drug (positive control) for comparison. Results of both tail flick method and acetic acid induced writhing test revealed that T. chebula fruit extract possessed varying degree of analgesic activity significant at 300 mg/kg and highly significant at 500 and 1000 mg/kg in comparison to control. The results were almost similar to standard drug. In acetic acid induced writhing test, maximum inhibition of writhing was observed at 1000 mg/kg where the number of writhes decreased from 14.1 to 5.2 indicating 63.1% inhibition. Above findings suggest that T. chebula fruit extract possesses significant analgesic activity in albino mice with reference to positive and negative control groups;however further studies on a large number of animals with clinical trials are required to confirm safe and effective use of this fruit extract in humans for analgesic purpose.
基金Supported by Kurukshetra University,Kurukshetra,Haryana
文摘AIM： To evaluate the antimicrobial potential of Terminalia chebula （ T. chebula） extracts against pathogens causing otitis externa and compare it with ear drops.METHODS： Four different extracts, methanol, ethanol, acetone and aqueous （hot and cold） extracts, from the T. chebula were tested for their antimicrobial activity through the agar well diffusion method and minimum inhibitory concentration （MIC）/minimum bactericidal concentration （MBC） values were determined through the macrodilution broth method against six different microorganism, five bacterial （one gram positive and four gram negative） and one yeast.RESULTS： Organic and aqueous fruit extracts displayed activity against all fve tested bacterial ear pathogens with a maximum zone of inhibition of 31.6 mm against Staphylococcus aureus , followed by Acinetobacter sp. （24.6 mm）, Pseudomonas aeruginosa （23.6 mm）, Proteus mirabilis （21 mm） and Escherichia coli （19.3mm）. Of the four solvents evaluated, acetonic fruit extract of T. chebula was found to be best. The MIC values ranged between 0.78 mg/mL and 50 mg/mL for the different bacterial ear pathogens and MBC values ranged between 1.56 mg/mL and 50 mg/mL. The acetonic fruit extract showed larger inhibition zones compared to the herbal ear drops, Kan pip with lowest MIC of 0.78 mg/mL and MBC of 1.56 mg/mL.CONCLUSION： Acetonic extract of T. chebula fruit may be used to treat otitis externa. However, more detailed studies, such as in vivo testing and pharmacokinetics properties, are needed to determine its therapeutic potential.
文摘African trypanosomosis had caused lots of havocs to both humans and animals over a century with successes and failure in curtailing it.This study was aimed at screening medicinal plant,Terminalia chebula dried fruits against Trypanosoma evansi for trypanocidal activity.Twenty grams of powdered Terminalia chebula dried fruits was cold extracted with methanol.Obtained MPE(methanolic plant extract)was in vitro tested against Trypanosoma brucei(1×10^6 trypanosomes/mL of the medium in each ELISA plate wells)at concentrations(250~1,000μg/mL)on Vero cells grown in DMEM(Debecco's Modified Eagle Medium)in appropriate conditions for trypanocidal activity.In-vitro cytotoxicity test of MPE of Terminalia chebula was conducted on Vero cells grown in DMEM.In-vivo assay for trypanocidal activity,each mouse was inoculated with 1×10^4/mL of trypanosomes and treated(48 h post inoculation)with MPE of Terminalia chebula at concentrations(12.5,25,50,100 and 200 mg/kg body weight)were administered at dose rate of 100 BL per mouse via intraperitoneal route to different groups of mice,6 mice per concentration.In-vitro cytotoxicity test was done on Veto cells at concentrations(1.58~100μg/mL)of MPE of Terminalia chebula.Results of in-vitro trypanocidal activity varied from immobilization,reduction and to the killing of the trypanosomes.At 250μg/mL ofMPE ofTerminalia chebula dried fruits,there was significant trypanocidal activity at 4 h of incubation and trypanosomes were not detected in corresponding ELISA plate wells at 5 h of incubation,which was statistically equivalent to reference drug,diminazine aceturate(50μL/mL)at 4 h of incubation.Results of in-vivo trypanocidal activity revealed that at concentrations(l 2.5~25 mg/kg body weight)of MPE of Terrninalia chebula,mice in these groups survived for 6 days.While at 50 and 100 to 200 mg/kg body weight,mice in these groups survived up to 7 and 8 days,respectively.In-vitro cytotoxicity test showed that all concentrations of MPE of Terminalia chenula and diminazine aceturate were cytotoxic to cells except at 1.56μL/mL and 6.25μL/mL.In conclusion,MPE of Terminalia chebula dried fruits possessed trypanocidal compounds.Further study(bioassay-guided purification)is required to know the full potential of Terrninalia chebula as future trypanocide candidate.
文摘Background:Based on modern pharmacological studies,Terminalia chebula Retz.exhibits antimicrobial activity against a variety of bacteria.Previously,we found Terminalia chebula Retz.exhibited excellent antibacterial activity against Malassezia restricta.Methods:We determined the minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC)and minimum bactericidal concentration of Terminalia chebula Retz.extraction with water(TRW)against Staphylococcus epidermidis(including Staphylococcus epidermidis 1-15)using the microdilution method.Staphylococcus epidermidis 1(SE11),which was the most sensitive to TRW,was selected as the test bacterium for subsequent experiments.The time-kill curve of TRW on SE11 was generated using the viable count method.Further,an in vitro biofilm model of SE11 was constructed using the 2,3-bis(2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-5-((phenylamino)carbonyl)-2H-tetrazolium hydroxide test,semi-quantitative crystal violet experiment,and scanning electron microscopy.The effects of TRW on the total amount of biofilm formation,the number of viable biofilm bacteria,and biofilm microstructure of SE11 were also determined using a semi-quantitative crystal violet experiment,viable count method,and scanning electron microscopy.Finally,the electrical conductivity and soluble protein content of the SE11 suspensions were determined.Results:The average MIC of TRW against SE11 was 0.75±1.09 mg/mL.TRW(1/2MIC and 2MIC)and zinc pyrithione(1/2MIC and 2MIC)had no significant effect on total biofilm inhibition in the adhesion stage(P>0.05)and the aggregation stage(P>0.05).Further,TRW(1/2MIC and MIC)and zinc pyrithione(1/2MIC and MIC)had no significant effect on viable biofilm bacteria in the adhesion stage(P>0.05)and aggregation stage(P>0.05).TRW destroyed the integrity of the SE11 cell membrane,resulting in leakage of intracellular substances.Conclusion:TRW inhibits SE11 biofilm formation and is similar to zinc pyrithione in the adhesion and aggregation stages,which provides a theoretical basis for its application in the field of antimicrobial additives.
文摘Harar (Terminalia chebula), a large deciduous tree belongs to family combretaceae. It grows naturally in greater part of India up to 1500 m elevation. Due to several alkaloids present in fruit, it is used as laxative, purgative and astringent for curing a number of ailments. Keeping in view its medicinal and tanning properties, the authors have been working for the last two decades on various aspects like propagation and development of promising strains of harar. Grafting/budding techniques have been standardized to produce true to type precocious plants which bear flower in two to three years. However, flowering has been observed in three months old seedling, which can be ascribed to biochemical and/or cellular changes. Early flowering is a rare incidence in tree seedlings which otherwise could be very useful for breeding and early evaluation of fruit species.
文摘Objective: Emergence of community-acquired infections due to multi drug resistant (MDR) common human pathogens have caused a great problem to clinicians and this directed us to search systematically for a different remedy with compounds particularly from plant origin. Methods: The antibacterial activity was evaluated using agar well diffusion assay method against some common gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Results: In vitro study with Terminalia chebula Retz. (Combretaceae) stem bark extracts, eight isolated triterpenoids and four triterpenoid derivatives were found to be effective against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. Conclusions: Pure compounds from T.chebula could be effectively used as antibacterial agents if it is possible to develop the molecules synthetically. At the same time crude extracts with specified active principles could also be used and/or introduced in Traditional Medicine/Complementary Alternative Medicine (TM/CAM) as antibacterial into National/International Health Systems as per the guideline of Ayurvedic formularies.
