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Digestion
Haritaki powder has mild stimulating laxative properties.
Terminalia chebula · Abhaya — The Great Rejuvenator
Haritaki.The king of medicines.
Honoured in Ayurveda for centuries, Haritaki promotes longevity, digestion, detoxification and immunity — an important remedy for holistic wellness.
Tridosha · Balancing herbChakrapani Ayurveda
About the Herb
About Haritaki — Terminalia chebula
- Botanical Name
- Terminalia chebula
- Sanskrit Name
- Haritaki
- English Name
- Chebulic
- Family
- Combretaceae
- Common Name
- Harad, Haritaki
- Habit
- Perennial plant
- Useful Parts
- Fruit
Synonyms: Abhaya, Avyatha, Pathya, Kapastha, Pootana, Chetaki, Sreyasi, Shiva
Key Benefits
Health Benefits
Gushes toxins & vitality improver
Stabilizes metabolism & prevents bloating
Relieves constipation and promotes bowel health
Prevents gum infections, ulcers, and dermatoses
Boosts the immune system and prolongs life
Ayurvedic Profile
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa (Taste)
Sweet – Madhura, Sour – Amla, Bitter – Tikta, Pungent – Katu, Astringent – Kashaya
Guna (Quality)
Laghu (Light), Rooksha (Dry)
Virya (Potency)
Ushna (Heating)
Vipaka (Post-digestive)
Madhura (Sweet)
Doshakarma
Balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha (Tridosha balancing); excess however may increase Vata.
Application in Ayurveda
Traditional & Medicinal Uses
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Oral Health
Gargling with a decoction for gum bleeding and tooth care.
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Respiratory Health
Haritaki chewing relieves cough.
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External Paste
Mouth ulcers and skin infections.
Evidence
Scientific & Clinical Research
- ✓
Antibacterial & Antifungal: So many germs but ulcers get infected.
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Laxative Property: Similar to castor oil with regard to physiological effects in the GIT.
- ✓
Immunity Booster: Tri-Phala consists of Haritaki and many anti-aging effects.
- ✓
Enriches Heart Health: Haritaki extract inducts isotropic effects on the heart.
About Chakrapani Ayurveda
25 years of excellence in the field of Ayurveda.
Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic & Research Center, based in Jaipur, India, is a working Ayurvedic hospital, traditional pharmacy and international training institute. Patients from over sixty countries have consulted our Vaidyas for Panchakarma therapy, classical formulations and authentic Ayurvedic care — including remedies built around Haritaki.
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Classical Formulations
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