Haritaki Processed With Jaggery (Gudaharitaki)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
To alleviate conditions arising from Shleshma (Kapha) predominance.
Modern description
Haritaki processed with jaggery, primarily used to balance Kapha, aid digestion, and promote mild laxation.
Purpose
To alleviate conditions arising from Shleshma (Kapha) predominance.
Indications
- Constipation, indigestion, hemorrhoids, cough, cold, general debility, loss of appetite, mild anemia (as a supportive therapy)
Classical indications
- Shleshma predominance
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Vatanulomana
- Rasayana
- Shothahara
Key ingredients
- Haritaki fruit pulp
- Guda
- Shunthi rhizome powder
- Pippali fruit powder
- Maricha fruit powder
- Twak bark powder
- Ela seed powder
- Tejpatra leaf powder
- Vidanga fruit powder
Adult dose
5-10 grams, once or twice daily
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 g (depending on age and condition)
Preparation steps
- Take mature Haritaki fruits.
- Remove the seeds and wash the pericarp thoroughly.
- Dry the pericarp under sunlight or in a dehydrator.
- Grind the dried pericarp into a fine powder.
- Mix the Haritaki powder with an equal amount of jaggery.
- Heat the mixture gently until it forms a semi-solid consistency.
- Allow the confection to cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Severe diarrhea, acute dysentery, extreme exhaustion.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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