Oral Inflammation
The use of a diluted decoction of chebulic myroblan is a popular gargle for mouth inflammation. The paste of the fruit mixed in thin buttermilk also makes a very effective gargle in gum inflammation. The powder of the fruit when applied direcdy on the painful tooth gives relief.
Skin Disorders
The herb is very useful in skin disorders like chronic ulcers, wounds and scalds. A fine powder of the fruit mixed with carrion oil-made from fat of an animal-makes an excellent ointment for burns and scalds.
Whitlow
Chebulic myroblan is also used to cure whitlow. The fruits are roasted, powdered and sieved. This powder is mixed in dilute
tamarind
water to make a fine paste which is applied on the infected finger. The astringent action of chebulic myroblan combines with the acidic effect of
tamarind water to dry up infection.
Eye Disorders
A dilute decoction of chebulic myroblan used as an eye wash helps to relieve eye congestion. The fruit being astringent, decreases swelling and inflamnation.
Mumps
A thick paste of chebulic myroblan applied over the swelling is a good remedy for treating mumps.
Vaginitis
A decoction of the herb is useful in vaginal irritation and inflammation. It should be used as a douche to wash the vulval parts. When there is thick white discharge, washing the part with a decoction made with neem leaves and chebulic myroblan fruits will help greatly.
Precautions: The use of chebulic myroblan should be avoided during
pregnancy
as it may cause
abortion
.
Other Uses:
Hair Tonic: The herb is useful as a hair tonic. A paste of the fruit is boiled in coconut oil till its essence completely dissolves in the oil. This oil used regularly givqs vitality to hair. Cheublic myroblan docoction is a popular hair finse which many Indian women use to blacken grey hair.
Sweets and pickles based on chebulic myroblan are commonly used in Indian homes. They are believed to be digestive and mild laxative.