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Terminalia chebula

232licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Kit, Powder +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants
  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda as Rasayana (rejuvenative tonic)
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a digestive tonic to promote digestive fire, increase appetite and aid in digestion (stomachic)
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a mild laxative for the relief of occasional constipation
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda as an eye tonic
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help expel intestinal worms (vermifuge)
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help relieve colic pain and flatulence (carminative)
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help relieve cough
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help relieve symptoms such as heartburn and indigestion associated with Amlapitta (hyperacidity/dyspepsia)

Conditions Requiring Product Details

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Terminalia chebula until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Caution to verifyWhen using this product you may experience a laxative effectTriphala · All products except those making laxative claim
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if cough worsens or persists for more than 1 weekTriphala · Cough
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenTriphala · Amlapitta; Stomachic; Carminative; Vermifuge
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within 7 daysTriphala · Laxative
Caution to verifyDo not use if you have fever or any undiagnosed gastrointestinal troubleTriphala · Laxative

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products

Alternative Names

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Amalaki(common)Amla(common)Emblic(common)Emblic myrobalan(common)Harad(common)Haritaki(common)Indian gooseberry(common)Myrobalan(common)Phyllanthus emblicaTerminalia chebula

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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4 mg21 licensed products
50 mg21 licensed products
0 18 licensed products
100 mg18 licensed products
25 mg14 licensed products
1 g13 licensed products
29.5 milligrams10 licensed products
1.5 g7 licensed products
4 milligrams7 licensed products
250 mg7 licensed products

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