Haritaki Powder / Kadukkai Powder / Harad / Karakkaya / Aralekayi / Katukka / HaritakiInk-nut Powder-100gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Terminalia Chebulla

English Name: Haritaki Powder

Tamil Name: Kadukkai Podi / கடுக்காய் பொடி

Malayalam Name: kadukkai / ഹരിതകി പൊടി 

Hindi Name: Harde Whole / हरिताकी पाउडर

Telugu Name: karakkaya / హరితాకి పౌడర్

Description:

Terminalia Chebulla is the botanical name of haritaki that belongs to the Combretaceae family. Haritaki is referred to as the King of medicines. Haritaki is a flowering plant native to India, Nepal, China, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Haritaki is a deciduous tree that grows up to 30 meters tall. Haritaki is an amazing herb that has numerous health benefits. 

Haritaki contains anticancer, antibacterial, antidiabetic, and antioxidant properties. Haritaki has a rich source of vitamin C, manganese, selenian, potassium, iron, copper and also contains chemical compounds such as tannic acid, gallic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, and behenic acid. These nutrition values in haritaki help to treat numerous health ailments.

The common names of haritaki are Myrobalan, Abhaya, Kayastha, Hirdo, Alalekai, Katukka, Hirda, Harida, Halela, Kadukkai, Karaka, etc.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 10
• Protein: 0 gms
• Fat: 0 grams
• Carbohydrates: 3 gms
• Fiber: 1 gm
• Sugar: 0 gms

Health Benefits:

• Haritaki powder has antibacterial properties that help to treat scar and acne spotted skin.
• Haritaki powder helps to cure sore throat, cold, and cough.
• Haritaki powder is the best remedy for skin allergies.
• Haritaki powder contains dietary fiber that helps to treat constipation.
• Haritaki powder helps to control blood sugar levels in the body.
• Haritaki powder acts as an immunity booster that keeps the body healthy.
• Haritaki powder helps to remove toxins from the body. 
• Haritaki powder can help to balance three doshas, such as Vata, Kapha, and Pitha.
• Haritaki powder helps to manage joint pain and enhance the longevity of tissues, muscles, and bones
• Haritaki powder helps to control hair loss and maintains healthy hair.
• Haritaki powder helps to fight against infection and accelerate the healing process.

Dosage of Haritaki Powder:

Take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of haritaki powder and mix it with water. Consume this mixture regularly to maintain good health.