Terminalia chebula, commonly known as black Himej/Black Himaj- or chebulic myrobalan, is a species of Terminalia, native to South Asia from India.Black Himej also promotes tissue growth and health and has antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Health Benefits â?¢ Black Himej is chewed to increase the digestion power. If it is consumed after food, it helps to eliminate all the toxic effects due to food poisoning.