Haritaki With Ginger (Haritaki With Shunthi)
To aid digestion and provide therapeutic benefits.
Modern description
Haritaki with ginger promotes digestion and provides therapeutic benefits when consumed after meals.
Purpose
To aid digestion and provide therapeutic benefits.
Indications
- Indigestion, mild constipation, loss of appetite, respiratory congestion (Kapha related), flatulence, initial stages of Ama formation. Can also be used as a mild daily Rasayana.
Classical indications
- To obtain benefit after consuming food
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Anulomana
- Vata-Kapha Hara
- Rasayana
Key ingredients
- Haritaki fruit pulp
- Fresh Ginger rhizome
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams
Preparation steps
- Finely powder Haritaki and ginger separately.
- Mix the powders in the desired ratio (typically equal parts).
- Store in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Gastric ulcers, severe acidity or inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's.