Description

Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) is a tree native to southern Asia and India. The dried fruit of the tree has a long history of use in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India. Sometimes referred to as “chebulic myrobalan,” haritaki is one of three dried fruits that make up the ayurvedic formula Triphala.

People use haritaki to promote healing from a number of conditions ranging from sore throat and allergies to constipation and indigestion. In Ayurveda, haritaki is said to support the “Vata” dosha.