Although Ayurveda specifies Harad or Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) as Rasayana, and this herbal ingredient forming one of the three basics in Triphla (combination of the 3 Myrobalans – Harad, Baheda and Amla); there are a few cares and precautions mentioned in Ayurveda Text for taking the same.
For Amplified
Results-
Harad may be taken with a variety of Anupan (Health
drinks or products) as per the seasonal intervention.
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In Spring Season, take
it with honey.
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In Summer Season, take
it with some Gur (Jaggery).
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In Monsoon/ Rainy
Season, take it with Saindhav Salt.
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In Autumn Season, take
it with Sharkra / Shakkar.
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In Early Winter
Season, take it with Sonth (Dried Ginger)
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In Late Winter
Season, take it with Pippali.
Necessary Avoidance-
As Harad is naturally Hot in potency and having
Astringent taste, it needs to be avoided in following cases..
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Pregnant woman.
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Having more of Pitta
dosha (Fire body humor) in their system.
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The individual who is
very weak, or very thin / emaciated.
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Having lot of
roughness within and on the skin.
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When a person has
undergone fasting for a long time.
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Also, in the medical
conditions of a person who is newly diagnosed with fever, or having lot of
dryness in the mouth and entire buccal (oral) cavity. Moreover, if the person is suffering
from lockjaw disease and is feeling excessive thirst; in these conditions also
it is better to avoid taking Harad.
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