Haritaki

Latin Name

Terminalia chebula

English Name

Chebulic myrobalan

Sanskrit Name

Harad
(हरितकी)

Part Used

Fruit
(फल)

Effect on Dosha

Balances all three Doshas especially Vata

Properties and Uses

It is a potent laxative. It relives intestinal gas, boosts digestion. It acts on liver. It has anthelmintic and mild diuretic properties. It is a nervine tonic commonly used in neurodegenerative disorders. It is found to be useful in treating fevers especially chronic and remittent fevers, digestive disorders and skin diseases. It is a well known rejuvenating agent. Due to its astringent nature it has anti-inflammatory and healing properties and acts as mucolytic agent.

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