Kadukka (Terminalia Chebula)

Description

Kadukka (Terminalia Chebula)

At an elevation of 1,800 meters, the deciduous Kadukka (Terminalia Chebula) / Haritaki tree grows. With a diameter of 1.5 to 2.5 meters, the round tree is capped and its branches spread out. The long ovate leaves are sharp and grow in opposite pairs to a length of around 10 to 20 cm. The flowers are a dull white with a spike at the end of the stems. The fruit is brittle and has a pale yellowish-green tint. Each fruit contains a solitary pale yellow seed.

Benefits

1. Kadukka (Terminalia Chebula) / Haritaki is a diuretic, rejuvenating, purgative, astringent, and astringent.
2. Its fruit paste is good at reducing edoema.
3. Gargling with haritaki decoction is beneficial in the treatment of stomatitis, oral ulcers, and sore throats.
4. It is an excellent astringent for loose gums, bleeding, and gum ulcers.
5. The herb is used to make ‘Triphala,’ which is used to cleanse the hair, brush the teeth in cases of pyorrhea, and heal bleeding gums.
6. It is a highly efficient anti-anemia treatment.