Haritaki
हरीतकी
Chebulic Myrobalan · കടുക്ക
About
Terminalia chebula. The "king of medicines" — one of Triphala constituents.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | हरीतकी |
|---|---|
| English | Chebulic Myrobalan |
| Malayalam | കടുക്ക |
| Rasa (taste) | kashaya (predominant) + 5 others |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | madhura |
Traditional uses
Constipation, digestive disorders, parasites, eye health, rejuvenation.
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.