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Choti Harad Chunra | Choti Haritaki Churna | Bal Harad Chunra | Bal Himej Churna
Choti Harad Chunra | Choti Haritaki Churna | Bal Harad Chunra | Bal Himej Churna
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🌿 Haritaki Choti Churna (Terminalia chebula) — As per Bhavaprakash Nighantu
Sanskrit Name: Haritaki
Common Name: Small Haritaki / Abhaya / Harad
Botanical Name: Terminalia chebula
Part Used: Dried fruit
📜 Description (As Mentioned in Bhavaprakash Nighantu)
Haritaki tridoshagni laghu ruksha cha dipanam,
medhyam rasayanam chaiva vishamajvaranashini.
— Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Amradi Varga
Meaning:
In Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Haritaki is described as Tridosha-nashini — balancing all three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha).
It is light (Laghu), dry (Ruksha), and deepan (appetizer) in nature.
Haritaki is known as a Rasayana (rejuvenative herb) and supports digestion, detoxification, and longevity.
“Choti Haritaki” (small variety) is especially valued for its mild purgative and cleansing properties.
💚 Ayurvedic Properties
| Property | Sanskrit Term | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Taste (Rasa) | Pancharasa yukta (excluding salt) | Possesses five tastes — sweet, sour, pungent, bitter, astringent |
| Qualities (Guna) | Laghu, Ruksha | Light and dry in nature |
| Potency (Veerya) | Ushna | Warm in potency |
| Post-digestive Effect (Vipaka) | Madhura | Sweet after digestion |
| Effect on Doshas | — | Balances all three doshas, mainly Vata and Kapha |
🌺 Therapeutic Uses
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Improves digestion and metabolism (Agnideepak)
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Relieves constipation, gas, and bloating (Virechak, Anulomanak)
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Detoxifies the body by eliminating accumulated Ama (toxins)
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Acts as a natural rejuvenator (Rasayana) and immunity booster
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Beneficial in skin, eye, and respiratory disorders
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Promotes longevity and overall vitality
🪔 Suggested Use
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Dosage: 2–3 g powder with warm water, honey, or Triphala decoction
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Timing: Morning on an empty stomach or after dinner (as advised by an Ayurvedic physician)
🌿 Pure • Traditional • Ayurvedic Formulation
Haritaki Choti Churna — as described in Bhavaprakash Nighantu, is a time-honored Ayurvedic formulation known to balance all three doshas, enhance digestion, and promote rejuvenation and long-lasting health.
