هليلج اصفر (كابلي )

Hellig herb

The Terminalia plant is an evergreen plant, which is classified within the Combrectaceae family. There are 3 types of Terminalia available in a perfume shop in Saudi Arabia , namely Terminalia arjuna, which is characterized by With light yellow flowers and conical leaves, Terminalia bellirica grows in groups, has green oval leaves, foul-smelling flowers, and brown fruits, covered with hairs the size of a walnut.

The most important benefits of the herb Al-Hilij

There are many benefits that can be obtained from the different types of the helij plant, among the many types of natural herbs available in the herbal shop. These benefits differ in their degree of effectiveness, and the existence of studies confirming the validity of these benefits. We will mention the following the benefits and uses that the herb is likely to have. Hilalij is effective in it.

To relieve the severity of chest pain: It has been found that taking the herb Helileg, along with medications used for chest pain, contributes to alleviating the chest pain that some may suffer after a heart attack. It has also been found that taking this herb also helps improve the symptoms associated with it, and reduce the need to take Analgesic medications for those who suffer from chest pain for a long time.

To improve cases of congestive heart failure: (in English: Congestive heart failure); It was found that taking the herb, in addition to treatments for two weeks, contributed to alleviating the symptoms associated with congestive heart failure.

There are also some benefits and uses for which people commonly use the herb, which are still uncertain, as there is a need for more scientific studies and research to confirm its authenticity. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a specialist doctor before consuming or using the herb for these benefits, and the following are these uses:

• Reducing the risk of heart disease.
• Reducing blood sugar levels in diabetics, especially women.
• Improving symptoms associated with heart failure.
• Reducing the level of harmful cholesterol (in English: LDL) and raising the level of beneficial cholesterol (in English: HDL) in diabetic women, in addition to reducing the level of fats in those who suffer from a high level of fats in the blood (in English: hyperlipidemia).
• Reducing pain associated with degenerative arthritis or osteoarthritis.
• Relieve ear infection pain.
• Improving the condition of people with lung problems.
• Reducing the chances of severe diarrhea.
• Improve urinary system problems.
• Relieve fluid retention.

The degree of safety of taking the herb:

Cardamom can be taken for 3 months or less in moderate quantities. It is harmless and does not cause any side effects. However, this herb must be taken under medical supervision. For fear of damage and complications to the heart, as for the other two types of triphala herb and hililage kabli, there is not enough scientific evidence and studies to know the safety of taking them. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid them until it is certain that there is no harm when taking them.[2]

Warnings of taking the herb:

There are some groups that should be careful and consult a specialist doctor before taking the herb, and these groups are as follows: [2] [4]

Pregnant women: A pregnant woman’s intake of Arjuna halilage herb may be harmful to her health, and there are not sufficient studies to know the degree to which pregnant women consume the other two types of halilage herb. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid all types of hellilage herb during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding women: There is not sufficient evidence and studies to know the safety of breastfeeding mothers taking any of the types of the herb. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid all types of halij herb during breastfeeding.

Those who suffer from bleeding problems: Taking the herb may cause a slowdown in the blood clotting process. Which may increase their bleeding.

Diabetics: Hilij herb may cause a decrease in blood sugar levels.

Those about to undergo surgery: Because taking the herb may cause a drop in blood sugar, in addition to a slowdown in blood clotting. It is recommended to stop taking the herb two weeks before the surgery.

The permissible dose of the herb:

It should be noted first that it is necessary to consult a specialist doctor before taking the herb, but when using the herb to relieve the severity of chest pain following heart attacks, a dose of 500 milligrams of powder containing the bark of the Arjuna herb, 3 times a day for 3 months, can be taken, in addition to other medications. .