HARITAKI INTRODUCTION:
HARITAKI (scientific name – Terminalia chebula) ” The king of Medicines”, for its extraordinary health benefits.
Known by many different names in various parts of India, called as
- Haritaki in sanskrit
- Harad in Hindi
- Kadukkai in Tamil
- Karakkaya in Telugu
- Alalekayi in kannada
- Katukka in Malayalam
- Harade in Gujarathi
It is popularly known as Indian hog plum(english) for its innumerable health benefits.
Native of India, widely distributed in china, Nepal, Srilanka, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Vietnam too.
The effectiveness of the fruit varies depending upon its origin, colour, and shape.
Ayurveda believes that the body is comprised of three doshas namely, vata, pitta, and kapha.
Moreover taken in appropriate quantities, this has the power to balance all three doshas, which makes it ,one of the most versatile herbs of Ayurveda.
The rind of the fruit is most often made into powder , that has numerous medicinal uses.
As per experts, this powder should be consumed with honey in spring, with jaggery in summers, with ginger in monsoons and peppers in winters.
Haritaki is one of the critical ingredient in triphala, a well known Ayurvedic formulation.
HARITAKI VARIETIES:
- Abhaya
- Amrita
- Chetaki
- Jayanti
- Putna
- Rohini
- Vijaya
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Haritaki is rich in
- vitamin c
- vitamin k
- magnesium
- amino acids (glucose, quinines, tannins)
- potassium
- iron
- Selenium
- copper
- flavonoids
- anti oxidants (pyrogallol, ferulic acid, vanillic acid, phloroglucinol, caeffic acid.) and
- fatty acids(linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid).
HARITAKI APPLICATIONS:
Few studies suggest that this fruit has several helpful compounds which are recognised to have healing properties like
HARITAKI BENEFITS/USES
Referred as king of medicines, and has extra ordinary health benefits like,
- strengthens heart, aids in purification of blood
- helps protect nerves
- helps in cognition(mental action and acquiring knowledge)
- prevents diabetes
- prevents cough and cold
- helps in constipation
- fights with skin allergies
- boosts immunity
- promotes weight loss
- boosts sexual health and stamina
- aids in digestion
- heals wounds and infections
- vision defects
- urinary track infections
- prevents hair loss and skin problems
- improves oral hygene
- aids metabolism
- nourishing and rejuvenating the tissues
- libido, and
- detoxification.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Haritaki can provide many benefits to the body, and over consumption without consulting an Ayurvedic doctor or healer, might cause;
- diarrhoea
- stomatitis( inflamed and sore mouth)
- dehydration( body does not have enough water and other fluids)
- acute fever
- fatigue (tiredness and lack of energy)
- malnutrition (imbalance of essential nutrients)
- stiffness of jaw and various other disorders,..
In addition Pregnant woman and lactating mothers should not use any kind of Haritaki formulations without prior doctors consultation.
Disclaimer:This information is for educational and awareness purpose only, moreover it is always advisable to consult medical professional before relying on the content .
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