Special Precautions With Taking Harad



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.

  • ·         In Spring Season, take it with honey.
  • ·         In Summer Season, take it with some Gur (Jaggery).
  • ·         In Monsoon/ Rainy Season, take it with Saindhav Salt.
  • ·         In Autumn Season, take it with Sharkra / Shakkar.
  • ·         In Early Winter Season, take it with Sonth (Dried Ginger)
  • ·         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..

  • ·         Pregnant woman.
  • ·         Having more of Pitta dosha (Fire body humor) in their system.
  • ·         The individual who is very weak, or very thin / emaciated.
  • ·         Having lot of roughness within and on the skin.
  • ·         When a person has undergone fasting for a long time.
  • ·         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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