In Ayurveda Haritaki is referred to as an herbaceous plant used primarily in various medicinal formulations .
In Ayurveda , the philosophy of longevity is described in the Charka Samhita that it possesses five rasas , or tastes , out of the existing six as described in the Charka Samhita .
These tastes are , respectively , sweet , sour , salty, pungent , bitter and astringent ; Haritaki being devoid of the salty taste . Haritaki is hot , carminative , and it is light , works as a appetizer bringing about the stimulation of digestion , digestive , promoter of life .
Tonic , an herb helping in the sustenance of youthful age , alleviates all diseases and provides strength to all the sense organs .
Uses of Zandu Haritaki Tablet
It alleviates leprosy including various types of skin disorders .
Haritaki is beneficial in anemia , narcosis , piles , chronic , intermittent fever , heart disease , head disease , diarrhea , anorexia , and cough , hardness of bowels , spleen enlargement , acute abdominal disorders , and excessive secretion of mucus .
Haritaki has been found to be comprising of constituent that are having a wide anti- bacterial and antifungal spectrum , and help in the inhibition of growth of E . coli , the most common organism responsible for urinary tract infection . Thus helping in curing urinary tract infections or UTI .
Haritaki is also known to be comprising of mild laxative activity .
The plant is used in the preparation of many ayurvedic formulations for infectious diseases such as chronic ulcers , leucorrhoea , pyorrhea and various types of fungal infections of the skin .
Haritaki increases the frequency of stools and so comprises the property of evacuating the bowel completely . Thus helping out in constipation .
This is used as a major constituent of a Rasayana known as Triphala so it is known to impart properties as preventing aging and imparting longevity , immunity and resistance to the body against diseases .
Haritaki is also useful in hoarseness of voice , disorders of complexion , jaundice , helminthes, and edema .
Haritaki is also useful in respiratory disorders as bronchial asthma , and tuberculosis etc .
Haritaki is also used for vomiting .
This is also useful in impotency , lassitude of organs , various obstructions in channels ( veins , arteries etc . ) , plastering of heart and chest , impairment of memory and intellect in a short time .
Haritaki is helpful in bringing about the ignition of the digestive fire thus making available even the micro nutrients in the body .
Helps in rejuvenating the entire systems of the body .
Increases the bulk in the body .
Acts as an excellent nervine tonic .
Haritaki works as a tonic for eyes .
Haritaki enhances the longevity of the person .
Haritaki nourishes the body up to the tissue level .
Scrapes out or removes away the unnecessary deposits and toxins from the body .
Works as an excellent cardiac tonic bringing about the strengthening of the cardiac muscles .
Dosage of Haritaki Tablet
3 – 4 grams of churna once .
If consuming in tablet or capsule forms one can have 1 capsule or tablet twice a day .
Precautions of Haritaki Tablet
Individuals having regular complaints of indigestions , rough food , emaciated by indulgence in sex , wine ( alcohol ) and other poisonous substances as drugs etc , and afflicted with hunger , thirst and heat should not use Haritaki for a long period .