Harde

Also Known As : Kadukkai or Haritaki, Myrobalan, Harad, Chebulic myrobalan

Technical Name : Terminalia chebula

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

The haritaki fruit is both sweet and sour with an astringent taste. In powder or capsule form, haritaki has a bitter taste.

Usage Tips

Harde is used as a bowel regulatory tonic and gentle laxative in Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine.
Its paste can be used externally to reduce inflammation, cleansing and quick healing of wounds.

Description

Harde is the fruit of the haritaki tree also known as Terminalia Chebula tree, which is native to India and Southern Asia. It is a drupe-like fruit and it is oval in shape. Depending upon its variety, harde turns green – blackish in color when it matures. Haritaki is very commonly used as a herbal supplement and also in combination with other herbal supplements namely 'Triphala', a very popular Ayurvedic supplement.

Health benefits

Haritaki helps in controlling blood sugar levels in the body.⁽¹⁾
It is a natural laxative and it contains dietary fibers, which fights constipation.⁽¹⁾
It helps in removing the toxins from the body and keeps the digestive system functioning well.⁽¹⁾
It also protects from cough and cold.⁽¹⁾
It helps to improve heart health, as it helps in the reduction of blood pressure.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

It is available in powder and capsule form.

Note

Harde should not be used during pregnancy as its use may reduce the production of breast milk.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.lybrate.com/topic/haritaki-benefits-and-side-effects

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