Haritaki is a widespread herbaceous plant that has extensively been used for centuries in countless ayurvedic medicines. To give a brief overview, Ayurvedic treatment is one of the oldest and most traditional Indian systems used for treating all kinds of ailments. This has been passed on through generations and the ancient scholars of medicine. The effective use of Ayurvedic medicines over the past several thousand years has laid a very solid and concrete groundwork for current day medical science. In fact many medical advancements owe their success to ayurvedic practices.
The Haritaki fruits are the main ingredient used in the preparations of many ayurvedic medicinal formulations. The process is moved along using the extract that is obtained from the Haritaki fruit because the fruit contains a specific substance known to possess anti-bacterial and anti fungal properties. The one major benefit of this substance is that it prohibits and eliminates the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi such as Escherichia Coli aka E. Coli. This is very essential because bacteria like E. Coli cause diseases and infections in places like the urinary tract. Haritaki also known as Terminalia Chebula is especially effective in working against E. Coli. Parasitic agents such as Amoeba giardia and similar ones are eliminated through the use of Haritaki.
In addition to E. Coli and other bacteria Haritaki is scientifically proven to be significantly effective against many other diseases. The diseases in which this herb is found useful are leucorrhoea, chronic ulcers, pyorrhea and various sorts of fungal infections on different parts of the skin. Castor oil is known to be effective in increasing the motility of the gastro intestinal tract; however the oil extracted and obtained through the kernel of the Haritaki plant is more efficient and beneficial for this purpose.
Following is the scientific recognition of this herb and how it is differentiated and known in the ayurvedic and scientific world.
Botanical Names: Terminalia Chebula, Terminalia Reticulata
Family Name: Combretaceae
Popular Names: Chebulic Myrobalan, Black Myrobalan, Hardh, Ink Tree, Harar, Hardad, Indian Gall Nut
Parts Used: Fruit, Root, Bark
Terminalia chebula is a natural cleanser for the digestive system and its effects extend to the further regions of this system, i.e. the liver, spleen and colon because it is extensively consumed as a digestive tonic. Some other diseases and ailments that Haritaki works against are mouth ulcers, stomatitis, asthma, cough, candidiasis, gastroenteritis, skin diseases, leprosy and many more. When transformed into some different forms, this herb is applied on open and internal wounds, arthritis, rheumatic pain and imminent fevers.
To a certain extent Haritaki is believed useful in helping to improve your intelligence and general alertness of your immediate surroundings and environment without unnecessarily over stressing the brain. Haritaki can be consumed in different forms depending on your ailment and what would best suit your body.
Terminalia chebula possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties. The herb has been used as an astringent, mild and safe purgative, stomachic and mild laxative and is the best natural bowel cleanser. It eliminates all wastes from the body. It is mild laxative and up to certain extent carminative too.
Terminalia chebula responds well to gastrointestinal ailments, tumors, ascites, piles, enlargement of liver-spleen, worms and colitis. It helps in improving appetite and digestion. It helps in nervous weakness and nervous irritability and promotes the receiving power of the five senses. Since it is anti-inflammatory and astringent, it is beneficial in urethral discharges like spermatorrhea and vaginal discharges like leucorrhea.
Terminalia chebula promotes tissue growth and is regarded for its over-the-top healing powers. It is powerful adaptogenic agent and is one of the three herbs used in the formulation of Triphala being followed by two other herbs - bibhitaki and aamlaki.
It is used to treat many health conditions such as digestive disorders, flatulence, constipation and irregular fevers. It is also beneficial in treating ulcers, vomiting, colic pain, urinary infections, diabetes, skin diseases, parasitic infections, heart diseases, piles, cough and asthma. It is also useful in healing of wounds and scalds.
Haritaki, if taken after meals, prevents stomach upset. Various studies have shown that this herb is very effective in treating the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Other clinical trials show that Haritaki has anti-tumor activity and possesses favorable effect in inhibiting the HIV virus up to certain extent.
Constipation, hemorrhoids, eye disorders, dysentery, parasites, high cholesterol, coughs, conjunctivitis
Servings per container: 60
Each 500 mg capsule contains: Haritaki
Take 1-2 capsules twice daily after meal or as directed by your health practitioner
Terminalia chebula should be sparingly used by pregnant women and lean individuals. It should be avoided in severe debility, mental depression, while fasting and vitiated pitta conditions.
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