Haritaki Capsules (108 Veg Caps, 500mg each) - Certified Organic Ayurvedic Herb for Digestion & Detox
- 2 or more : $12.34
- 5 or more : $11.69
- 10 or more : $11.04
- 15 or more : $10.39
Certified-organic Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), one of Ayurveda's most honoured fruits and the base of Triphala. Traditionally used to support comfortable digestion, gentle cleansing and Vata rejuvenation. 108 vegetarian capsules, 500mg each.
| SKU | Health Concern | Pack Size | Main Ingredient | Specialty | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3404 | Cleansing & Detox | 108 Vegetarian Capsules | Haritaki | Certified Organic | Gopala Ayurveda |
Gopala Haritaki Capsules offer one of Ayurveda's most honoured fruits in a certified-organic capsule. Their core purpose is to support comfortable digestion, gentle cleansing and steady vitality. The Sanskrit name Haritaki carries two threads of meaning: that it "carries away" (harate) what the body no longer needs, and its link to Hara (Shiva), from whose realm in the Himalayas it is said to come. In Ayurvedic energetics it is tridoshic, astringent-led yet combining five of the six tastes, warming in Virya with a sweet post-digestive effect, and a foremost Vata rejuvenator.
Ayurvedic Significance
Haritaki is the base of Triphala and a classical Rasayana in its own right. It is valued for Anulomana, gently guiding Apana Vata downward for easy, regular elimination, and for scraping Ama from the tissues, especially the colon. It nourishes the mind and nerves, supports the voice and the senses, and is one of the rare herbs that, according to how it is taken, can steady either sluggish or loose digestion. Warming and grounding, it is a foremost herb for pacifying aggravated Vata.
Key Benefits
- Comfortable digestion: supports Agni and easy, regular elimination through gentle Anulomana.
- Gentle cleansing: traditionally used to scrape Ama from the colon and tissues.
- Vata rejuvenation: a classical Rasayana that soothes and steadies Vata.
- Nourishes mind and senses: long valued to support clarity, voice and the senses.
- Tridoshic support: balances all three doshas according to how it is taken.
Ingredients
| Herb (Sanskrit) | Botanical Name | Part Used | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haritaki | Terminalia chebula | Fruit | 500 mg |
Pure, organically grown, unprocessed, dried powdered herb in a vegetarian (vegetable cellulose) capsule, 500 mg organic herb per capsule, packed in an air-tight container to maintain aroma and freshness. All Gopala herbs are sourced from jungle farms in South India, in the biodiverse Western Ghats, where plants naturally develop higher concentrations of active constituents. Herbs are ethically harvested using traditional techniques at peak maturity, helping ensure maximum potency, nutrition and energetic integrity.
Suggested Use
Traditionally, two capsules are taken twice daily after meals, with warm water as the preferred Anupana (vehicle) for gentle cleansing; classical texts pair Haritaki with different vehicles by season, such as a little ghee for Vata or honey where all doshas are aggravated. For dosage and duration suited to your constitution (Prakriti), consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
Safety & Certifications
- Made to strict quality standards at WHO-GMP certified units to help ensure complete safety and efficacy.
- Ethically harvested and responsibly sourced from jungle farms in the Western Ghats of South India.
- Certified by ECOCERT SAS, France, in accordance with the USDA Organic Regulations (7 CFR Part 205) for cultivation, handling and processing.
- Free from pesticides, herbicides, GMOs, irradiation, chemical fertilizers, synthetic additives, artificial preservatives and chemical processing agents.
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans; no animal product, gluten-free, no heavy metals, no dairy, no sugar, no corn, no soya, no gelatin. Whole herb, not an extract, so it is assimilated like food.
- Best avoided during pregnancy and in states of dehydration or exhaustion without guidance; nursing women and those under professional care should also seek qualified practitioner guidance.
- Store in a cool, dry place in the air-tight container, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Additional Information
Haritaki is also written Haritaki, Harad or Harde, and the fruit is called Chebulic Myrobalan. These are simply different transliterations from Sanskrit and regional Indian languages for the same herb, which is one of the three fruits of Triphala.
