What is Terminalia chebula or Haritaki?

Botanical Name: Terminalia chebula

Common Names: Haritaki, Kadukkai, Karakkaya, Chebulic myrobalan, Indian walnut, Black myrobalan

Terminalia chebula, commonly known as Haritaki, is a large deciduous tree native to South Asia. It has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for its medicinal properties for centuries.

Haritaki has various medicinal uses, including improving digestion, promoting weight loss, treating respiratory infections, and reducing inflammation. It is also used as a natural laxative and has been shown to have antioxidant properties.