Botanical Name     : Terminalia Chebula
English Name           : Yellow Myrobalan
Tamil Name               : கடுக்காய் தோடு  / kadukai thodu
Hindi Name                : हर्रा, हरड़ / Harra / Harad
Malayalam Name: കടുക്ക  / Katukka 
Telugu Name            :  నల్లకరక  /  Nallakaraka 

About Kadukai Thodu (Yellow Myrobalan):-

        Kadukkai maram is a tree which is very long and is 8-12 ft thick. The bark is dark brown. Leaves are 3-8 inch long and 2-4 inch wide, hanging down in clumps and oval in shape. The stem of the leaves has two knots at the apical end.The plant bears flowers which are small, yellowish and grow on long white clusters. The fruits are 1-2 inch long, oval and the back surface has 5 prominent stripes. The fruits which are plucked before seed formation are known as Harad. These are dark yellow. The fruits which are plucked when completely ripe are known as big Harad. Harad tree is found in hilly areas and forests up to heights of 5000 ft. Basically, it is found in lower Himalayan areas from Ravi banks to Western Bengal, Assam and in the forests of high land areas.

Internal Benefits of Kadukai Thodu (Yellow Myrobalan):-

• Helpful cure in Headache

• Enhance Digestive power

• Treats Bleeding Piles

• Aids in Elephantiasis

• Cleanses the body

• Improves Immunity

• Treatment for Jaundice

• Removes Constipation

• Cures Dermatoses 

External Benefits of Kadukai Thodu (Yellow Myrobalan):-

• Treats Migraine pain

• Removes Tooth infection

• Eye disorders

• Helpful cure in Headache

• Treats Urinary disorders

• Heal Wounds soon

• Heals boils faster 

How to Consume Kadukai Thodu (Yellow Myrobalan) Internally:-

Morning - Mix 5 gms of powder in 100 ml water, Boil the content for few minutes. once the water gets warm, filter the content and drink it before food. Repeat the same for Evening Dosage after dinner.

How to Apply Kadukai Thodu (Yellow Myrobalan) Externally:-

• Use the powder of harad to brush the teeth.It makes the teeth clean and free from any infection.

• For wounds :Apply this paste on the boils in the burnt area. 

Procurement & Agriculture Method:

90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature,  remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.

Disclaimer:

The Consumption details and benefits listed out in our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Any how you are requested to consult your Doctor before use.