Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Myrobalan, particularly Terminalia chebula (also called Haritaki), is traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for treating various respiratory ailments, including influenza-like symptoms. The fruits of myrobalan are considered to have antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties according to historical texts. In the Ayurvedic system, myrobalan is classified as "Tridoshic," meaning it can balance all three doshas (body energies), and is often included in formulations aimed at reducing fever, cough, and sore throat, which are symptoms associated with influenza.

However, scientific studies directly evaluating the efficacy of myrobalan for influenza in humans are limited. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that extracts of Terminalia chebula possess general antiviral and immune-boosting effects, but these studies rarely specify influenza virus as the pathogen. The traditional use is stronger than the scientific evidence, with most references to its use coming from ancient texts and ethnomedicinal records rather than clinical trials. Therefore, while there is a significant tradition of using myrobalan for influenza-like illnesses, current scientific validation is limited, and large-scale clinical studies are lacking.

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