Interesting Facts On Myrobalan Fruit
Myrobalan Fruit is scientifically called as “ Terminalia chebula ”.
ORIGIN OF MYROBALAN FRUIT
Chebulic myrobalan is a species of Terminalia, native to South Asia from India and Nepal east to southwest China (Yunnan), and south to Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
OTHER NAMES OF MYROBALAN FRUIT
• English: Black myrobalan,Chebulic Myrobalam,Chebulic myrobalan,Chebulic Myrombalam,Gallnut .
• In India, it is known as “Harad” in Hindi and Urdu, “Kadukkai” in Tamil, “Hirada” in Marathi, “Hilikha” in Assamese and “Horitoky” in Bengali.
Chebulic Myrobalan, Myrobalan .
• Hindi: हर्रा Harra, हरड़ Harad
• Manipuri: মনাহী Manahi
• Marathi: Hirad
• Tamil: kaDukkaay
• Malayalam: Katukka .
• Telugu: Nallakaraka .
• Kannada: ಅಳಲೆ Alale, ಅಳಿಲೆ Alile, ಅಣಲೆ Anale, ಅಣಿಲೆ Anile, ಕರಕ Karaka, ಹರೀತಕಿ Hareetaki .
• Bengali: Haritaki .
• Oriya: Karedha .
• Konkani: Ordo .
• Assamese: Hilika .
• Sanskrit: Kayastha, Jivapriya
• Mizo: Reraw .
APPEARANCE OF MYROBALAN FRUIT
The Myrobalan fruit is drupe-like, 2–4.5 cm (0.79–1.77 in) long and 1.2–2.5 cm (0.47–0.98 in) broad, blackish, with five longitudinal ridges.
The Myrobalan fruits are smooth ellipsoid to ovoid drupes, yellow to orange-brown in colour, with a single angled stone.
TASTES OF MYROBALAN FRUIT
Myrobalan contains five tastes: sour, sweet, pungent, bitter, and astringent, with the most predominant being bitter and astringent.
VARIETIES OF MYROBALAN FRUIT
Swedish naturalist Anders Jahan Retzius described the species.
Many varieties are known, such as:
• T. c. var. chebula – leaves and shoots hairless, or only hairy when very young
• T. c. var. tomentella – leaves and shoots silvery to orange hairy
NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF MYROBALAN FRUIT
Haritaki fruits are highly nutritious for human health as they contain various vitamins, minerals and proteins. They are an excellent source of vitamin C. These fruits are also rich in several minerals including selenium, potassium, manganese, iron and copper. The plant contains chemicals like – tannic acid, gallic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid and behenic acid.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF MYROBALAN FRUIT
Antioxidant Anti-Bacterial Protection
Myrobalan is a rich source of potent antioxidants like ellagic acid, gallic acid, Chebulic acid, flavanol glycosides, selenium and vitamin C that protect your body from cancer and other serious diseases.
Combats Stomach Problems
Haritaki churna (Powdered Myrobalan) can reduce excessive stomach acidity and even help in preventing painful peptic and gastric ulcers by elevating protective mucus production in the stomach.
Skin Friendly
Myrobalan contain Stearic acid and palmitic acid helps in strengthening our skin barrier. Stearic acid prevents sun tanning and protects the skin from sun damages such as dark spots and blemishes.
Promote Eye Health
Myrobalan is a rich vitamin C can lower the risk of developing cataracts and can also help slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Healthy Hair and Nails
Myrobalan contains Vitamin C – Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and plays a critical role in connective tissues like those found in our organs and of course our hair, skin and nails.
Fortified Bone Health
Myrobalan with manganese may help promote strong, dense bones. Myrobalan in Copper might help prevent and manages osteoporosis.
Good in Absorption
Myrobalan contain high vitamin C and iron which supports proper growth and development, aids the body’s ability to deliver oxygen throughout the body.
Uplifts Brain Function
Myrobalan is a good antioxidant packed with Vitamin C and copper also plays a role in neurotransmitter synthesis and cognitive function.These Neurotransmitters are important for sending messages from the brain to the rest of the body.
Boosts Immunity
Myrobalan contains vitamin C was found to support the immune system by protecting against oxidative stress, aiding in microbial killing and decreasing the potential for tissue damage.
Anti-cancer Properties
Terminalia chebula contains vitamin C rich fruits and veggies appears to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. It helps to fight breast cancer cells when combined with anti-cancer drugs.
Anti-diabetics Properties
Terminalia chebula are found with sufficient amount of manganese content that helps the pancreas create insulin. Insulin is what the body uses to help regulate blood sugar.
Healing Properties
Myrobalan contain manganese like mineral that aids the formation of blood clots.These manganese in the body may help to stop blood loss when a person has an open wound.
