Botanical Name : Terminalia Chebula, Black Myrobalan
Other Names : Indian Gall Nut, Chebulic Myrobalan
Ayurvedic Name : Haritaki , Harar, Hardh, Har
Part Used : Fruit, Bark
Habitat and Botany : This Ayurvedic herb is a tree that grows in many parts of India. Harar is one of the herbs in Ayurvedic combination of three herbs called "Triphala".
Description : Haritaki is a moderate or large deciduous tree, attaining 25-30 m in height. Leaf buds, branches and youngest leaves are covered with soft, shining rust coloured hairs. Leaves 7-20 cm, Glabrous, Opposite, Elliptic-oblong, Rounded, Acute apex. Flowers bisexual, white or yellow with an offensive smell. Fruit is a Drupe, pendulous, 2-4 cm long, Obovoid from a broad base, Glabrous, Sribbed, when dry, yellowish green, Bark 6 mm thick, dark brown, many generally shallow vertical cracks.
Action and Uses : Haritaki is used in remedies as Rejuvenative, Tonic, astringent, Laxative, Nervine, Expectorant, Anthelmintic, Alterative.
Harar in Blood Cleaner
Harar in Femivita
Harar in Heart Health
Harar in Triphala
Ayurvedic Applications : Jaundice, Colic, Anemia, Cough, Asthma, Hoarse voice, Hiccup, Vomiting, Hemorrhoids, Diarrhea, Malabsorption, Abdominal distention, Gas, Fevers, Diseases, Parasitic infection, Tumors, Blood purifier, Spleen and liver disorders, Gargle for sore throat, mouth or spongy, Ulcerated gums, Muscular rheumatism, with sugar water for Opthalmia; Heart skin, Itching, Edema, Nervous disorders, Rejuvenative, Feeds the brain and nerves. Small doses-good for both constipation and Diarrhea, Digestion, Atonic indigestion, Bleeding hemorrhoids, Longevity, Paralysis, Headache, Epilepsy, Melancholy, Memory, Wisdom, Intelligence, Organ Prolapse, Excessive discharges (Cough, Sweat, Sperm, Menorrhagia, Leukorrhea)
Safety and Precautions : Do not take this herb if you are pregnant or if you are suffering from dehydration, severe exhaustion, and emaciation.
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Caution : According to Ayurveda, Herbs are taken in combination with other herbs to neutralize the toxicity of one herb with the opposing effect of the other or to enhance the particular effect of one herb with the help of other.
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