Organic Haritaki
Organic Haritaki
Organic Haritaki
Organic Haritaki
Organic Haritaki
Organic Haritaki
Organic Haritaki
Organic Haritaki

Organic Haritaki

$34.01 | 200g
If you feel heavy, sluggish, or not properly “clearing” - and your digestion needs a gentle reset - Haritaki is one of Ayurveda’s most respected herbs for supporting regular elimination and a lighter, clearer gut.
4x $8.50
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Who it is for

For adults who want traditional support for comfortable bowel regularity, especially when digestion feels slow, stools feel dry or difficult to pass, or you swing between “not going” and “going too much.” Also ideal if you want a cleansing herb that still feels grounding rather than harsh.

What it does / How it helps

Haritaki is traditionally used to support healthy digestion and elimination, helping the body maintain a comfortable, regular clearing rhythm. It supports the gut when you feel sluggish or backed up, and is commonly used to support a sense of lightness and cleanliness in the digestive tract as part of a daily wellbeing routine.

How to use

1.5g mixed with honey, followed by warm water. Take twice a day, or as directed by your practitioner.

Ingredients

Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). Certified Organic (USDA Organic / India Organic / OneCert Organic).

Good for

Gentle cleansing support - supports the body’s natural clearing rhythm without harshness.
Bowel regularity & comfort - supports comfortable, regular elimination and easier letting go.
Vata-type digestion support - supports dryness/irregularity patterns linked with Vata imbalance.
Digestive lightness - supports a lighter, clearer feeling when the gut feels sluggish or heavy.

Notes & cautions

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication, or under clinical care, use as advised by your practitioner. If stools become loose or you feel cramping, reduce dose or pause and follow practitioner guidance.

Key Functional Ingredients

Haritaki - Terminalia chebula

Haritaki is known as an effective pain reliever especially for nerve pain, and managing all kinds of Vata disorders which relate to pain. In Ayurveda, Haritaki has energetics with 5 tastes, sweet, sour, pungent, bitter and astringent (all except for salty) - with astringent being the most dominant. It is hot in potency, and with a sweet post-digestive effect (PDE). Balances all three doshas, but more strongly for Vata.

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Ayurvedic insight

In Ayurveda, elimination is not just about the bowel - it’s about the body’s ability to let go of what it no longer needs. When vata is disturbed, the colon is often the first place you feel it: dryness, irregularity, stop-start digestion. Haritaki is revered because it supports this exact territory - helping restore rhythm and movement without feeling aggressive. It’s also one of the three fruits of Triphala, which tells you how highly it’s regarded in classical practice: a foundational herb for keeping digestion and clearing functions steady over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ayurveda is the ancient healthcare system of India. It is a Sanskrit word - Ayur means 'life' or 'daily living' and Veda means 'science'. Ayurveda then is the name given to the scientific study of life, based on the eternal principle that everyone should live in a healthy & balanced state.

Ayurveda believes that a properly nourished body, that is free from toxins, is the abode of a creative mind and indomitable spirit.

Ayurveda can treat diseases of all systems of the body. There are special treatment for the diseases of the elderly, women and children. Disorders of the nervous, respiratory, digestive, circulatory and reproductive systems as well as infectious diseases, mental disorders and many more illnesses can be successfully treated with Ayurvedic herbal preparations & procedures.

Many diseases for which modern medicine has no effective cure are successfully treated by Ayurveda. 

Research institutes & Ayurvedic medical colleges in India are engaged in constant research and development which has resulted in bringing to light the efficacy of many age old formulations.

Well-documented studies confirm the breakthroughs in this field, including the successful treatment of diabetes, arthritis & cancer.

Modern medicine treats symptomatically rather than looking to the root cause of the problem. This stems from the view that all people are more or less the same. Ayurveda’s special contribution is healing the cause of the symptoms by considering the uniqueness of each patient and by helping each body to heal itself. 

Ayurveda has perfected healing treatments and herbal preparations to keep the physical, mental and emotional health of a person in its prime throughout life. It is contrary to the current practice of waiting until symptoms appear before getting medical help or only seeking treatment when a disease manifests.

Ayurveda has a simple treatment plan:

• Stop the further accumulation of toxins in the body by improving digestion. Food is then “cooked” properly, preventing the build up of toxins.
• Remove accumulated toxins from the body through herbal preparations and specific Ayurvedic treatments like massage.
• Nourish the depleted tissues through diet, herbal preparations & lifestyle changes.

• Ayurveda is based on the subjective understanding of the body.

• Ayurveda aims to improve the wellbeing of everybody and does not belong to a particular country or religion.

• Treatment is based on the individual as a whole.

• It is a much more systematic & holistic approach to achieve perfect balance between mind, body & soul.

• Whatever is present in the universe, Ayurveda recognises as also being present in the human body.

• The Universe according to Ayurveda is composed of the five great elements - Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth (Known as Panchmahabhuta).

• These elements are responsible for all the living and nonliving substances in this universe.

• The human body is also composed of the five great elements

• Man is said to be the microcosm of this macrocosm

• These elements are recognised in the form of three Doshas or biological humours - Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

• The three Doshas are the intelligences behind each and every function that occurs in the body:


Air & Ether = Vata


Fire & Water = Pitta


Earth & Water = Kapha



• The Doshas govern the psycho-biological and physio-pathological changes in the body.

• Vata, Pitta and Kapha can be found in every body cell, tissue and organ.

• The level of each Dosha varies from person to person which ultimately determines an individual’s body type (Prakriti).

• It is the most eco-friendly system of medicine as it only uses materials that are natural and compatible to the body.

• Each individual has a unique bodily intelligence that has the power to keep the body in perfect health as long as this intelligence stays in balance.

• Ayurveda gives us a detailed & logical explanation of way the body, mind & soul interact.

Ayurveda recognises three primary energies or Doshas in the body, Vata, Pitta & Kapha. Together they regulate every physiological and psychological characteristic from basic cellular processes to the most complex biological functions.

When these forces are in a state of natural balance the defence mechanism of the body works at peak efficiency. But when this balance is disturbed due to an incompatible diet, lifestyle, lack or excess of exercise or mental stress, then the body's immunity can be affected. This encourages the growth of bacteria and viruses which will cause sickness and disease.



VATA

Vata – represents momentum. It is responsible for all the bodily activities and sensations. It controls the movement of blood through the circulatory system, breathing, the delivery of nutrients to the cells and the removal & excretion of waste products.

Location – Colon, bladder, thighs, hips, legs & kidneys.

Qualities – Rough, dry, cold, mobile, light, quick, clear, astringent and expansive


PITTA

Pitta – represents metabolism. It governs digestion and metabolic transformation of nutrients into biologically usable forms. It also imparts the capacity to absorb ideas and impressions and bestows intelligence and an enthusiasm for life.

Location - Small intestines, liver, gallbladder lower part of the stomach, spleen and pancreas

Qualities - Hot, Sharp, Penetrating, Light, Liquid, Sour, Oily and Fleshy


KAPHA

Kapha – provides substance and support. It gives strength and stability, both physically and psychologically. It enhances resistance to disease and promotes the healing process.

Location - Lungs, upper part of the stomach, heart, tongue and oesophagus

Qualities - Cold, Damp, Dense, Heavy, Oily, Slow, Sweet, Stable and Moist

Some people feel clearer and more confident immediately because they finally understand what’s going on. Results vary based on the chronicity and depth of the imbalance. You can often feel a shift in energy, digestion, and sleep within the first 2–4 weeks of consistently applying the recommendations. Deeper, long-term conditions may require a commitment of several months.

No. Ayurveda is a root-cause approach. Results depend on consistency, and the most meaningful changes come from steady daily practice.

No. Ayurveda can often be used alongside other care. Any medication changes should only be made with your prescribing doctor.

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