Vol. 7, Issue - 3, Part A (2023)

One of the most popular complementary system of medicine is Unani medicine. Nowadays, the majority of individuals worldwide depends on herbal remedies for some part of their basic medical requirements. Because there are little or no adverse effects, using medicinal plants for treatment is seem to be extremely safe. For their possible therapeutic usefulness, the majority of pharmaceutical companies are currently devoting a significant amount of their research to study therapeutic properties of plants. Halela (Terminalia chebula) is a fruit which exists in different forms like Halela Zard, Halela Siyā, and Halela Kablī depending upon the stage of its maturity. This classification is famous in Unani system of medicine and all these variants can take on several forms based on its maturation stage. In the Unani medical system, this classification is well-known, and all of these kinds are referred to together as Halelajat. From ancient times, halela has been a common ingredient in Unani medicine, either alone or in various compound compositions. The entire plant, which has a strong medicinal potential is traditionally used to cure a variety of human ailments. Numerous pharmacological and therapeutic properties, including hepatoprotective, gastrointestinal motility, wound healing, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties are possessed by Terminalia chebula Retz. Since ancient times onwards, halela has been used as a popular herb in Unani medicine, either on its own or in combination with other ingredients. The entire plant is rich in medicinal potential and is traditionally used to cure a variety of human ailments. Among its many pharmacological and therapeutic properties are those related to hepatoprotection, wound healing, gastrointestinal motility, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties with a focus on the Unani medical system, the current evaluation seeks to establish the halela's overall therapeutic value in order to elucidate more research in this area.