Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Terminalia species, particularly Terminalia chebula and Terminalia arjuna, have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Unani. These plants are often included in polyherbal formulations intended to "nourish the blood" or support hematological health. In Ayurveda, for example, Terminalia chebula is considered a rasayana (rejuvenative), and has been used in formulations to treat "pandu" (a disorder interpreted as anemia or pallor). However, direct evidence for their efficacy in treating anemia is limited to traditional claims and a small number of preclinical studies. Some research suggests that Terminalia species may possess antioxidant properties, which could theoretically support red blood cell health, but robust clinical trials demonstrating a direct anti-anemic effect in humans are lacking. Thus, the primary justification for using unspecified Terminalia species for anemia is traditional, rather than scientific, and the quality of available evidence is modest at best.

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