Kadukka

Overview

Haritaki is a miraculous ayurvedic fruit extensively used in traditional remedies, cultivated from the seeds of the Terminalia chebula tree, also known as Indian walnut or Indian hog plum in English.
Kadukkai (Haritaki) is a versatile herb, part of Triphala, renowned in Ayurvedic medicine. It is known by various names like Haritaki in Hindi, Kadukkai in Tamil, and Inknut in English. Hailed as the “King of Medicine” with diverse health benefits.

Terminalia chebula is found in southern and southeast Asia including India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Thailand.
In China, it is native to western Yunnan and cultivated in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi (Nanning), and Taiwan (Nantou).
In India, it thrives in the sub-Himalayan region and forests of northern India, central provinces, Bengal, Chennai, Mysore, and the southern part of the Bombay presidency.
Its habitat extends up to 900 m in elevation.

Kadukkai fruit boasts high tannin content (32% to 34%). Primarily pyrogallol-type tannins, including gallic acid, chebulagic acid, punicalagin, chebulanin, corilagin, neo chebulinic acid, ellagic acid, and casuarinin.
Other compounds include polyphenols (corilagin, galloyl glucose, punicalagin, terflavin A, maslinic acid), fatty acids (palmitic, linoleic, oleic), glycosides (chebulosides I and II, arjunin, arjun glucoside), flavonoids (rutin, quercetin, luteolin, isoquercetin), fructose, amino acid, succinic acid, beta-sitosterol, and resin.

Kadukkai fights Alzheimer’s with anti-inflammatory effects from chebulagic and gallic acids.
High phenolic compounds provide antioxidant properties, reducing oxidative stress linked to Alzheimer’s.
Kadukkai inhibits maltase and sucrase, lowering blood sugar levels with active compounds like chebulagic acid, chebulinic acid and corilagin.
Kadukkai restores urea metabolism in the liver due to its rich antioxidants content.
Anti-arthritic properties in kadukkai benefit individuals with arthritis pain.
Kadukkai extract shows anti-cancer effects, inhibiting cell growth and multiplication, especially in esophageal carcinoma cells.
Regular kadukkai extract consumption lowers total cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and raises HDL cholesterol.
Kadukkai water extract acts as a mouth rinse, effectively combating salivary streptococcus mutans.
Kadukkai water accelerates wound healing, promoting new blood vessels and eliminating bacteria.
Benzene, hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and methanol extracts of kadukkai prove effective against mosquito larvae.
Haritaki’s painkilling, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects benefit conditions like arthritis and inflammation.

Haritaki’s antioxidants and nutrients contribute to treating skin issues, scavenging free radicals, and promoting overall skin health.
Acts as a natural toner, eliminating toxins, and addressing skin problems like acne, pimples, rashes, and boils.

Haritaki improves hair health by addressing scalp concerns, such as dandruff, itching, and hair fall.
As a potent constituent in triphala, it cleans hair follicles, removes impurities, and stimulates hair growth.
Rich in iron, essential vitamins, manganese, selenium, and other compounds, it is essential for healthy hair growth.

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