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What is haritaki?/Kadukkai/Haritaki/Inknut/Harde whole/kadukkai Uses/Inknut uses/What is Inknut/Harde powder

Inknut (Kadukkai)

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KADUKKAI - KING OF MEDICINES

According to traditional ayurvedic healers, kadukkai/haritaki/inknut is called “KING OF MEDICINES” and “SARVA ROGA NIVARANI” (that which heals all diseases). It is known for eliminating all waste from the body and promoting good health. Kadukkai fruit is also known for improving physical, mental, and emotional health by naturally removing toxins from the body and giving strong feel-good energy.

There are lots of Tamil Proverbs and Poems about KADUKKAI.

FOR EXAMPLE

“Kalai Inji, Kadum Pagal Sukku, Malai Kadukkai”

The above poem states the importance of consuming KADUKKAI in the evening.

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ABOUT - "KADUKKAI/HARITAKI/INKNUT"

Terminalia Chebula, commonly known as chebulic myrobalan, kadukkai Maram in Tamil, harad tree in Hindi, harde whole/ ink nut in English, and haritaki in Sanskrit. It is a medium to a large deciduous tree with spreading branches often formed in tiers. It belongs to the family Combretaceae. It is native to India, especially in the lower Himalayas, from Ravi to East-West Bengal and Assam up to an altitude of 5000 feet.

Kadukkai/Inknut/Haritaki plant bears flowers that are small, yellowish, and grow on long white clusters. The fruits are 1-2 inches long, and oval and the back surface has five prominent stripes.

The fruit is the most used part of the tree. It can be used in various forms like decoction, powder, and paste. It can be used for external as well as internal purposes.

APPEARANCE OF  KADUKKAI/HARITAKI/INKNUT

Kadukkai/haritaki fruits are green when unripe and become yellowish-brown on ripening. The fruits are one-two inches long, ovoid-shaped, and have five ridges. Each fruit contains one single angled seed. The seeds are toxic and should be removed before using internally.

Inknut (Kadukkai)

HOW MANY VARITIES OF KADUKKAI/HARITAKI/INKNUT ARE THERE?

In Ayurveda seven varieties of kadukkai/haritaki fruits have been mentioned, namely, Vijaya, Rohini, Putana, Amrita, Abhaya, Jivanti, and Chetaki. Each variety differs in its shape, size, and growth because of its different origins. Vijaya and Chetaki are the most commonly available varieties.

Vijaya - Large variety.

Chetaki – Small, unripe, and seedless variety.

FEW REGIONAL INDIAN OR VERNACULAR NAMES OF KADUKKAI/HARITAKI/INKNUT

Tamil name – Kadukkai.

Hindi name – Harad.

Sanskrit name – Haritaki.

Telugu name – Karakkaya.

Kannada name – Alalekaayi.

Gujarati name – Harade.

Marathi's name – Hirada.

Bengali name – Horitaki.

Punjabi name – Har/Harar.

English name – Harde whole/Inknut/I.

Kashmiri name – Halela.

FLAVOUR OF KADUKKAI/HARITAKI/INKNUT

Kadukkai/Haritaki/Inknut is one of the rare herbs, which has all six tastes (Sweet, Salty, Astringent, Bitter, Pungent, and Sour). However, it is well-known for its astringent taste.

Inknut (Kadukkai)

INDIAN CULINARY USES OF KADUKKAI/HARITAKI/INKNUT

Kadukkai/Haritaki/Inknut is a well-known traditional ingredient and has been in use since ancient times. In fact, it is one of the main ingredients in Indian ayurvedic medicines because of its amazing health benefits.

Kadukkai is extensively used in Unani, ayurvedic, and homoeopathic medicine. It is one of the main ingredients in TRIPHALA (popular ayurvedic herbal medicine).

Inknut fruit can be used in various forms like decoction, powder, and paste. It can be used for both external as well as internal purposes.

KADUKKAI/HARITAKI/INKNUT POWDER

Kadukkai powder is a commonly used form and it is consumed in herbal drink form. It is also added to various medicinal drinks.

It can be made into HARITAKI LEGYAM, KADUKKAI CHOORANAM, KADUKKAI THUVAIYAL, etc.

Kadukkai is also an important ingredient in URAI MARUNDHU or URASU MARUNDHU (Traditional medicine given to newborn babies after a bath).

TIPS TO BUY AND STORE KADUKKAI/HARITAKI/INKNUT

Kadukkai is mostly available in nattu marundhu Kadai (country drug store) and also in the online market.

When buying kadukkai, look for freshness, moisture-free, and buy well-dried fruit.

HOW TO STORE KADUKKAI/HARITAKI/INKNUT/HARDE WHOLE?

Kadukkai can be easily stored for one year in an air-tight container in a cool and dark place.

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