Haritaki

A fruit traditionally used in Ayurveda to support digestion and regular bowel habits.

Botanical name: Terminalia chebula
Also known as: Harad, Chebulic myrobalan
Part used: Fruit
Evidence: Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
Body systems: Liver, Digestion

In tradition

Haritaki supports regular digestion and elimination and is one of the three fruits of triphala.

In research

Its chebulagic and chebulinic acids are studied for antioxidant and antimicrobial activity.

Strength of evidence

Traditional use

Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.

Where you will find it

Products that contain it

Udarzyme Drops Gentle Ayurvedic digestive drops for little ones. Oral drops · 25 mg

Udarzyme Syrup Ayurvedic support for everyday digestion. Syrup · 100 mg Yuvoliv A classical Ayurvedic tonic for the liver. Syrup

Often found alongside

The full atlas

AjwainTrachyspermum ammi AmlaEmblica officinalis Bhui amlaPhyllanthus niruri BibhitakiTerminalia bellirica Black pepperPiper nigrum Black saltMineral

Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.

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Haritaki

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