Haritaki
The “king of medicines” in the classical texts and one of the three fruits of Triphala: a dried fruit that keeps the bowel regular, cleanses the system and supports the whole digestive tract.
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- ହରିଡ଼ା (Harida) · Haritaki
- Botanical name: Terminalia chebula
- Family: Combretaceae
Key benefits
- A mild, dependable laxative that does not create a habit
- Strengthens digestion and absorption
- Cleanses the gut and the system (a rasayana)
- Traditionally used for piles, once the bowel is set right
- Valued for memory and the senses in the texts
Commonly used for
- Constipation and hard stools
- Piles and fissure, as part of treatment
- Bloating, gas and indigestion
- Cough and a sore throat (with honey)
- Mouth ulcers and gum care
- General cleansing
How it is used
- Powder (churna) with warm water at night
- A small piece chewed after meals, as advised
- As part of Triphala
- With ghee, jaggery or honey according to the season
- Not in pregnancy or in weakness unless the doctor says so
Related care at the clinic
- Piles (Arsha)
- Fissure (Parikartika)
A word before you take any herb
This page describes traditional uses in general terms. It is not a prescription: the right herb, its dose and its form depend on the person, and some herbs should be avoided in pregnancy, in children or alongside other medicines. Please consult the doctor before taking any herb.
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