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Hara is also the name of Lord Shiva, thus reflecting the sacred nature and exalted position of the plant but it literally means \u2018green\u2019 like the fruit. It is also \u2018Abhaya\u2019 or \u2018fearless\u2019 of any disease. It is said to have originated when a drop of immortal nectar (amrita) fell from heaven to earth.","key_benefits":"Strong digestive remedy","how_does_it_feel":"Haritaki is native to the Himalayas and Sri Lanka, typically growing at altitudes of up to 1500m. It is a large and deciduous tree that can reach 30m in height and a trunk girth of 2.5m. The bark is characteristically cracked and \u2018exfoliating\u2019 in appearance and it produces small yellowish-white flowers that have an unpleasant odour. The fruit is a drupe that grows to approximately 5cm and ranges from yellow to an orange-brown colour and becomes hard to the touch when it is ripe. 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Haritaki is an effective astringent to the mucous membranes within the digestion, preventing further damage from prolapses, ulcerations and conditions such as leaky gut.","into_the_heart_of":"<img class=\" wp-image-8532 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/21123353\/haritaki-tree-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"488\" height=\"325\" \/>In Ayurveda, haritaki is considered as one the primary herbs for supporting the health of the digestive system and is part of the famous \u2018Triphala\u2019 formula. Haritaki is unique in that it will encourage bowel cleansing motions, whilst also toning and strengthening the digestive mucosa. It is a specific herb for use in the treatment of a wide range of digestive infections, but particularly those caused by the presence of parasites. Haritaki stimulate the digestive metabolism and improves general absorption rate, digestive efficiency and also supports the body\u2019s ability to process lipids such as cholesterol. Haritaki with strengthen, nourish and rejuvenate the entire digestive tract.\r\n\r\nThe sennosides (anthraquinone laxatives) present in haritaki treat constipation and the tannins treat diarrhoea. It is salutary in digestive upset or dysentery caused by parasites or infection (<em>Shigella spp<\/em>), inflammation of mucus membranes, flatulence and borborygmus. It increases the digestive metabolism and clears undigested toxins and residues. Haritaki\u2019s astringency and mucus membrane healing effects can benefit prolapse, ulcers, intestinal permeability and \u2018leaky gut syndrome\u2019.\r\n\r\nHaritaki will reduce lipid deposits in the blood and liver.\r\n\r\nWet, mucous based coughs are cleared with haritaki which astringes all leakages from the body. It sends accumulated congestion downwards and helps to clear wheezing, weak voice and asthma.\r\n\r\nHaritaki has a specific indicationin the treatment of all sorts of eye disorders including inflammation and conjunctivitis.\r\n\r\nHaritaki can be added to a gargle for sore throats. Swill for stomatitis, gingivitis and periodontal disease; with cold water this encourages its astringent nature.","tradtional_uses":"","what_practioners_say":"","research":"","did_you_know":"There are 7 types of Haritaki;\u00a0<em>vijaya, rohini, putana, amrita, abhaya,jivanti\u00a0<\/em>and<em>\u00a0cetaki\u00a0<\/em>which grow in different areas of India.\u00a0<em>Vijaya<\/em>, growing in the Vindhaya Mountains, is a rounder fruit and is said to be the best.\u00a0<em>Rohini\u00a0<\/em>grows in Northern India (Paithan),\u00a0<em>Putana<\/em>\u00a0grows in Southern Pakistan (Sindhu),\u00a0<em>Amrita<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Abhaya<\/em>\u00a0varieties grow in Bhagalpur district in Eastern India in Bihar,<em>Jivanti<\/em>\u00a0in Saurashthra in Gujerat and\u00a0<em>Cetaki<\/em>\u00a0in the Himalayas. 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