Harad Fruit Powder and Its Benefits
 

Common name:   Haritaki ,Black Myrobalan, Chebulic Myrobalan, Hardh, Ink Tree, Harar, Hardad, Indian Gall Nut
Botanical name:  Terminalia chebula
Part used: fruit 

Harada : Of the thousands of Ayurvedic herbs, harada is the most commonly used. It is considered so precious that it is said “do not worry if you do not have a mother as long as you have harada.” Like the other fruits, harada is strongly astringent, and is often used for the health of the mucosa. This three-fruit combination balances each of the different bodily systems identified in Ayurveda, in order to maintain and restore balance to the entire system.

What is in it ?
(+)- tannic acid, chebulinic acid, gallic acid, resin, anthraquinone, sennoside, mucilage, chebulin, terchebin, palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, arachidic acid, behenic acid.

How it will help you?

·         Haritaki powder has laxative, rejuvenative, purgative, astringent and dry properties.

·         The paste of its fruit powder is effective in reducing swelling, hastening the healing process and cleansing the wounds and ulcers.

·         The paste gives relief to the eyelids, in case of conjunctivitis.

·         Gargling with haritaki decoction helps in stomatitis, oral ulcers and sore throat.

·         It serves as a good astringent for loose gums, bleeding and ulceration in gums.

·         The herb is used in preparing ‘Triphala’ that is used for hair wash, brush teeth in pyorrhea and treat bleeding gums.

·         Regular consumption of haritaki powder, fried in ghee, promotes longevity and boosts energy.

·         It responds well to gastrointestinal ailments, tumors, ascites, piles, enlargement of liver-spleen, worms and colitis.

·         Powdered haritaki, mixed with jaggery, works well in gout.

·         Its powder, when mixed with honey and ghee, is an effective remedy for anemia.

·         Haritaki powder is combined with sunthi powder and given with hot water to lighten asthma and hiccups.

·         Its powder, when taken along with honey, is of great help in hepatitis and obesity.

·         The herb improves memory and is salutary in dysuria and urinary stones.

·         Haritaki powder helps in improving appetite and helps in digestion.

·         It is a good nervine and 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 helpful in urethral discharges like spermatorrhea and vaginal discharges like leucorrhea.

·         Removes excess vata from the system*
·         Assists natural internal cleansing*
·         Supports healthy elimination and maintains regularity*
·         Nourishes and rejuvenates the tissues*

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How to take?

Stir one level teaspoon of bulk powdered Triphala into a cup (8 oz) of hot water. Wait until powder settles and then drink the liquid. The same powder can be used a second time. Drink two times daily, and then discard the sediment. For best results, use between meals, or as recommended by your health care professional.

What should you remember?

·         Haritaki powder should be sparingly used by lean individuals and pregnant women.

·         It should be avoided in severe debility, mental depression, while fasting and vitiated pitta conditions.

Why you should buy it?

·         Pure Ayurveda herb sourced naturally and processed manually

·         Free of pesticides and insecticides

·         No artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. It’s truly natural

·         Handled with love to gift you the mother earth’s love

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