Terminalia chebula - Ink Nut Leaves - Aralu
SLF 0000Common Classification Common Names Ink Nut, Chebulic Myrobalan Scientific Name Terminalia chebula Sinhala Name Aralu Scientific Classification Family Combretaceae Genus Terminalia Synonym Myrobalanus gangetica Ecology Category Herb Growth Habit Tree Duration Perennial Origin Indigenous Status Natural Property Culinary / Edible No Use as Herb Yes Other Use Timber Firewood Poisoned / Toxin No Identification
Terminalia chebula, or common name 'Ink Nut or Chebulic Myrobalan' is a deciduous tree grows up to 20 m in height. It is native to Sri Lanka and found on dry forest in intermediate zone. The plant has important medicinal properties that nuts of Ink Nut are popular for various herbal remedies. Also tree produces durable timber that can used in construction.
