Haritaki is one of the widest used herb in Ayurvedic medicines. The herb Haritaki cures various diseases without any side-effects. The extract from the herb has various antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Haritaki is used in many ayurvedic herbal formulations. The substances obtained from the her has various disease resistant properties and can inhibit the growth of E.coli bacteria, which causes various infections such as urinary tract infections. Haritaki is an effective cure for infections caused by E.coli. It is also used in treatment of various common diseases like abdominal and central nervous system disorders, lungs, heart and sexual disorders. The botanical name of the herb Haritaki as Terminalia chebula and belongs to family Combretaceae. Other common names of the herb are Harar, lack Myrobalan, Hardh, Hardad, Chebulic Myrobalan, Ink Tree and Indian Gall Nut.
Haritaki Benefits
The herb Haritaki has following health benefits –
- The herb has rejuvenative, laxative, astringent, purgative and dry properties.
- Paste made from the herb is effective in healing process of the wounds and ulcers. It also reduces swelling and acts as a cleanser.
- The herb relieves the eyelids in conjunctivitis.
- Regular gargling with the herb’s decoction helps in oral ulcers, sore throat and stomatitis.
- It acts as an active astringent and relieves bleeding and loose gums and also gums ulceration.
- It is also the main ingredient in Triphala, which is used to treat bleeding gums, hair wash and cleaning tooth in pyorrhea.
- Haritaki powder fried in ghee, when consumed regularly, boosts energy and promotes longevity.
- Several gastrointestinal ailments such as ascites, tumors, enlargement of liver-spleen, piles, colitis and intestinal worms can be treated.
- Haritaki powder mixed in ghee and honey is effective in anemia treatment.
- Asthma and hiccups can be lightened when Haritaki is combined with sonth powder and taken with hot water.
- Hepatitis and obesity can be cured with herb’s decoction when taken with honey.
- The herb is a memory enhancer and is salutary in urinary stones and dysuria.
- The herb is effective in digestion and improves appetite.
- The herb has astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, it is beneficial in vaginal discharges such as leucorrhea and urethral discharges such as spermatorrhea.
Caution before taking Haritaki herb
- The herb should not be taken by pregnant women and also by lean individuals.
- Patient suffering from mental depression, severe debility and disturbed pitta should not take this herb.
