Terminalia chebula (Haritaki)

Many scientific studies have proven that Terminalia chebula is highly analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic. It can reduce the pain related to arthritis, strain, sprain and wear and tear.

A number of glycosides have been isolated from Haritaki, including the triterpenes arjunglucoside I, arjungenin, and the chebulosides I & II. Other constituents include a coumarin conjugated with gallic acids called chebulin, as well as other phenolic compounds including ellagic acid, 2,4-chebulyl-β-D-glucopyranose, chebulinic acid, gallic acid, ethyl gallate, punicalagin, terflavin A, terchebin, luteolin, and tannic acid. Chebulic acid is a phenolic acid compound isolated from the ripe fruits. Luteic acid can be isolated from the bark.

Terminalia chebula also contains terflavin B, a type of tannin, while chebulinic acid is found in the fruits.