Haritaki Vati
Haritaki : Terminalia chebula
Haritaki Vati is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Haritaki fruit powder fortified with Haritaki decoction. Haritaki is one of the most widely used fruits in Ayurveda and is traditionally valued for supporting digestion, healthy bowel function, proper movement of Vata and overall digestive balance.
- Botanical name
- Terminalia chebula
- Product form
- Tablet / Vati
- Pack size
- 90 Vati
- Approx. weight per Vati
- 500 mg
- Route
- Oral
Overview
Haritaki Vati is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Haritaki fruit powder fortified with Haritaki decoction. Haritaki has been used in Ayurveda for generations, particularly for supporting digestion, regular bowel movement and overall digestive balance.
It is a simple, single-herb preparation and is traditionally used when digestion feels sluggish or bowel habits are irregular.
Traditional Ayurvedic Perspective
In Ayurveda, Haritaki is considered an important herb for maintaining Agni (digestive strength) and healthy detoxification. It is traditionally known for Anulomana, supporting the natural downward movement of Vata, and Deepana/Pachana, supporting digestion and the proper processing of food.
Haritaki is also regarded as a Rasayana, and is traditionally used not only for digestive care but also as part of longer-term approaches to maintaining overall wellbeing.
Ayurvedic Actions
- Anulomana
- Traditionally supports the natural downward movement of Vata and healthy bowel function.
- Deepana / Pachana
- Traditionally used to support digestive strength and the proper processing of food.
- Rasayana
- Traditionally valued for restorative and rejuvenative care.
Traditionally Used To Support
- Healthy digestion and appetite
- Regular bowel movements
- Comfortable elimination
- Natural downward movement of Vata
- Digestive balance
- Long-term digestive and restorative wellbeing
Composition
Haritaki powder and decoction: Terminalia chebula
This is a single-herb preparation, with both the powder and decoction derived from Haritaki fruit.
Botanical Profile
- Botanical name
- Terminalia chebula
- Family
- Combretaceae
- Common names
- Haritaki, Harad, Chebulic Myrobalan
- Traditionally used part
- Fruit
Suggested Dosage
Two Vati twice or thrice daily, or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep the container tightly closed after use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Ayurveda References
Official pharmacopoeial standard
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
API Part I, Vol. I (1986), Harītakī (Terminalia chebula Retz.)
Identifies Harītakī as the fruit of Terminalia chebula.
Classical source
Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu
Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu, Harītakyādi-varga, Harītakī entry
Classical Harītakī entry documenting five tastes other than salty and deepana, medhya and rasayana qualities.
हरीतकी पञ्चरसाऽलवणा तुवरा परम् । रूक्षोष्णा दीपनी मेध्या स्वादुपाका रसायनी ॥
Haritaki is described as possessing five tastes other than salty, predominantly astringent, and as warming, deepana, medhya and rasayana.
Research Highlights
Effect of an aqueous extract of Terminalia chebula on endothelial dysfunction, systemic inflammation, and lipid profile in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
RCT · 60 adults · 12 weeks
- Preparation and dose
- Aqueous Terminalia chebula extract, 250 or 500 mg twice daily.
- Finding
- The extract groups improved reflection-index endothelial function and selected inflammatory/lipid biomarkers.
Pingali U, Sukumaran D, Nutalapati C. Phytotherapy Research. 2020. PMID 32618037.
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