The phytochemicals at each maturity stages of Terminalia chebula Retz and a basis for scientific validation of Indian traditional seasonal regimen - A marker view

Dr. D. Deepa Bai

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2019

The phytochemicals at each maturity stages of Terminalia chebula Retz and a basis for scientific validation of Indian traditional seasonal regimen - A marker view

Dr. D. Deepa Bai

Abstract :

Research on Terminalia chebula fruits (TCFs) suggest size and area to be definitive markers based on positive correlation with tannin alone. Negative correlations exist between roundedness and tannin. There are markers other than Tannin in TCFs. So, challenges reside in the selection of TCFs for pharmaceutical purpose amidst 7 Indian geographical types and each with 6 stages of maturity (MS). Phytochemical quantity is susceptible to higher variation interfering with the compliance to standardisation parameters. So this review aim to: Identify and correlate phytochemicals with the seasonal MS all over India and provide common correlative table to find the MS in a view not to miss regional phytochemical analytical results, compare preclinical and clinical data done to ascertain scientifically the Indian traditional claims regarding the uses, since exact MS data is lacking in scientific papers; Correlate with seasonal regimen; Order the 7 marker compounds based on the MS of TCFs.