| Common name | Black myrobalan, Hilikha |
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| Scientific name | Terminalia chebulaRetz |
| Family | Combretaceae |
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| Uses | |
| 1. Its decotion is used as gargle in oral ulcers, sorethroat and the powder is a good astringent dentifrice in loose gums. | |
| 2. Also it is used to increase appetite, digestive aid,liver stimulant, gastrointestinal prokinetic agent etc. | |