Scientifically, Hareer herb is known as Terminalia Chebula, and Haritaki in Sanskrit. There are three names of Haritaki in Urdu: ہریڑ (Hareer), ہرڑ (Harad), ہلیلہ (Halela). Hareer is acknowledged as one of the most revered medicinal fruit in Ayurvedic medicine. It is known as the “King of Medicines” in Indian subcontinent and China.
Science’i tor par hareer ko Terminalia chebula kaha jata hai aur Sanskrit mein ise haritaki kaha jata hai. Haritaki ke Urdu mein teen naam hain: hareer, harar, aur halela. Hareer ko Ayurvedic tib mein nihayat muazziz aur ahem tibbi phalon mein shumar kiya jata hai. Bar-e-sagheer aur China mein ise “adwiyat ka badshah” bhi kaha jata hai.
Hareer (ہریڑ)
The name “Haritaki” comes from Sanskrit, where Harati means “something which effectively removes diseases” and Takati denotes “which makes the body shine.”
In English, it is known as Chebulic Myrobalan, Indian Walnut, or Indian Hog Plum. This small greenish-yellow fruit that turns dark brown when dried belongs to the family Combretaceae. Hareer is one of the three sacred fruits that constitute Triphala.
Lafz “haritaki” Sanskrit zuban se makhuz hai, jahan “harti” ke ma’ani hain “woh cheez jo muassir tor par bimariyon ko door karay” aur “taki” ke ma’ani hain “jo jism ko chamakdar aur tandurust banaye”.
English mein ise Chebulic Myrobalan, Indian Walnut ya Indian Hog Plum kaha jata hai. Yeh aik chhota sa sabzi mail zard rang ka phal hota hai jo khushk honay par gehray bhoray rang mein tabdeel ho jata hai. Yeh phal Combretaceae khandaan se talluq rakhta hai. Hareer un teen muqaddas phalon mein se aik hai jo murakkab dawa Triphala ki tashkeel kartay hain.
Hareer has different names in different languages:
- Urdu: ہریڑ (Hareer), ہرڑ (Harad), ہلیلہ (Halela)
- Hindi: Harad, Harar, Harre
- Sanskrit: Haritaki, Abhaya, Pathya, Kayastha, Shiva, Vijaya, Amrita
- English: Chebulic Myrobalan, Myrobalan
- Arabic: Halilaj, Ihlilaj
- Persian: Halela
Nutritional Profile of Hareer (ہریڑ)
Hareer is a nutritional powerhouse that contains bioactive compounds that contribute to its wide-ranging therapeutic properties.
Its primary phytochemicals include Tannins (Chebulagic acid, chebulic acid, chebulinic acid, chebulanin, corilagin), Phenolic acids (Gallic acid (~1.2%), tannic acid, ellagic acid, ethyl gallate), Flavonoids (Terflavin A, terchebulin, punicalagin, casuarinin and other compounds.
Nutritional components include amino acids, fatty acids, fructose, glucose, rhamnose, vitamin C and other essential minerals (iron, manganese, selenium, copper, potassium, calcium, and magnesium).
Hareer aik nihayat taaqatwar ghiza’i khazana hai jis mein aisay hayatiyati fa’al murakkabat (Bioactive Compounds) paaye jatay hain jo is ki hama jahat ilaji khususiyat mein ahem kirdar ada kartay hain.
Is ke bunyadi nabatati kemiyai ajza (Phytochemicals) mein shamil hain: Tannins (Chebulagic acid, Chebulic acid, Chebulinic acid, Chebulanin, Corilagin), Phenolic acids (Gallic acid taqreeban 1.2%, Tannic acid, Ellagic acid, Ethyl gallate), aur Flavonoids (Terflavin A, Terchebulin, Punicalagin, Casuarinin wagerah).
Ghiza’i ajza mein Amino acids, Fatty acids, Fructose, Glucose, Rhamnose, Vitamin C aur degar zaruri ma’daniyat shamil hain, jin mein Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Potassium, Calcium aur Magnesium numayan hain.
Top 9 Health Benefits of Hareer (ہریڑ)
There are numerous health benefits of hareer, some of the well-known are explained in this section of the article.
Hareer Ke Sarfehrist 9 Tibbi Fawaid
Hareer ke be shumar tibbi fawaid hain, jin mein se chand maroof fawaid is hissay mein bayan kiye ja rahay hain:
Digestive Health Support
Hareer is best known for its exceptional digestive benefits. Researchers have given hareer the title of “Intestinal Cleanser” in Ayurveda. Hareer herb acts as a natural laxative, helping regulate bowel movements by stimulating intestinal contractions.
Digestive benefits include constipation relief, improved gut mobility, enhanced nutrient absorption, gas and bloating relief. It is equally effective for digestive disorders like esophagitis, heartburn, diarrhea, indigestion, and stomach pain.
Nizam-e-Hazma Ki Mazbooti
Hareer apne ghair ma’mooli hazmati fawaid ki wajah se khas shohrat rakhti hai. Ayurveda mein ise “aanton ko saaf karne wali” jari booti ka darja diya gaya hai. Hareer qudrati mulayyan (Laxative) ke tor par kaam karti hai aur aanton ki harkat ko mutaharrik kar ke ijaabat ko baqaida banati hai.
Hazmay se mutaliq fawaid mein qabz se nijat, aanton ki harkat mein behtari, ghiza’i ajza ke behtar jazb, gas aur uphaaray se aaraam shamil hain. Yeh ghiza’i naali ki sozish, seenay ki jalan, ishaal, badhazmi aur maiday ke dard jaisay amraaz mein bhi muassir hai.
Detoxification and Liver Protection
Hareer removes accumulated toxins from the body and is high in antioxidants. Hareer reduces oxidative stress while supporting liver and kidney function.
Detoxification benefits include liver protection, blood purification, kidney support, metabolic enhancement, and toxin elimination. The liver plays a critical role in transforming food into usable nutrients, and Hareer supports this vital organ through multiple protective mechanism.
Jism Ki Safai Aur Jigar Ka Tahaffuz
Hareer apne ghair ma’mooli hazmati fawaid ki wajah se khas shohrat rakhti hai. Ayurveda mein ise “aanton ko saaf karne wali” jari booti ka darja diya gaya hai. Hareer qudrati mulayyan (Laxative) ke tor par kaam karti hai aur aanton ki harkat ko mutaharrik kar ke ijaabat ko baqaida banati hai.
Hazmay se mutaliq fawaid mein qabz se nijat, aanton ki harkat mein behtari, ghiza’i ajza ke behtar jazb, gas aur uphaaray se aaraam shamil hain. Yeh ghiza’i naali ki sozish, seenay ki jalan, ishaal, badhazmi aur maiday ke dard jaisay amraaz mein bhi muassir hai.
Immune System Enhancement
Hareer is rich in Antioxidants and vitamin C. Hareer strengthens the immune system, helping the body to fight infection, colds, and seasonal illness. Along with that it helps immune system fighting bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
Immune and antimicrobial benefits include enhancing overall immune function and longevity, protecting against various fungal infections, and promotes healthy production of immune cells.
Mudafiyati Nizam Ki Taqwiyat
Hareer antioxidants aur Vitamin C se bharpur hai. Yeh mudafiyati nizam ko mazboot bana kar jism ko infection, nazla zukaam aur mausmi bimariyon se larnay mein madad deti hai.
Mudafiyati fawaid mein majmooi quwwat-e-mudafiyat mein izafa, bacteria, virus aur fungus ke khilaf tahaffuz, aur mudafiyati khaliyat ki sehatmand afzaish shamil hain.
Cholesterol Management
Research shows that hareer produces significant reduction in total cholesterol, triglycerides, total protein, and elevation of high density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Cardiovascular benefits include cholesterol reduction, triglyceride management, HDL increase, atherosclerosis prevention, blood pressure regulation, and heart muscle strengthening.
Cholesterol Ka Tawazun
Tahqeeqi shawaahid ke mutabiq hareer majmooi cholesterol, triglycerides aur kul protein ki satah mein kami paida karti hai jabke High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol mein izafa karti hai.
Qalbi fawaid mein cholesterol mein kami, triglycerides ka nizam, sharyaanon ki sakhti (Atherosclerosis) se bachao, blood pressure ka tawazun aur dil ke azlaat ki mazbooti shamil hain.
Brain Function and Neuroprotection
The powerful antioxidants and flavonoids improve memory capacity, focus, concentration, calmness, and alertness. It also serves as a brain tonic that delays progression of neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s and Dementia.
Cognitive benefits include memory enhancement, cognitive improvement, neurotransmitter support, neuroprotection, mental clarity, and Alzheimer’s prevention.
Dimaghi Karkardagi Aur Asabi Tahaffuz
Hareer mein mawjood taaqatwar antioxidants aur flavonoids yaaddaasht, tawajjuh, irtikaz, sukoon aur choksi mein behtari latay hain. Yeh dimaghi muqawwi ke tor par kaam karti hai aur Parkinson aur Dementia jaisay asabi inhitaati amraaz ki pesh raft ko sust karne mein maawin samjhi jati hai.
Idraaki fawaid mein yaaddaasht mein izafa, zehni karkardagi mein behtari, neurotransmitter ki maavanat, asabi tahaffuz aur zehni wazahat shamil hain.
Respiratory Health
Hareer provides extensive support for the respiratory system. Health benefits related to respiratory system include asthma relief, cough suppressant, bronchitis treatment, throat health, lung strengthening, and airway dilation. Hareer Murabba is particularly effective for respiratory conditions.
Nizam-e-Tanaffus Ki Behtari
Hareer nizam-e-tanaffus ke liye muassir maavanat faraham karti hai. Is ke fawaid mein dama se raahat, khansi mein kami, bronchitis ke ilaaj mein madad, galay ki sehat, phephron ki mazbooti aur saans ki naaliyon ki kushadgi shamil hain. Hareer ka murabba khaas tor par saans ki bimariyon mein mufeed samjha jata hai.
Anti-Aging Benefits
Hareer purifies blood, reduce acne, eczema, and psoriasis while delaying signs of aging by reducing oxidative damage and promoting natural skin glow.
Skin Benefits include Acne treatment, reduce wrinkles, fine lines and age spots. It is traditionally used for various skin disorders. Its varnya property improves skin tone and radiance. It purifies blood which results in clearer skin.
Burhapa Rokne Aur Jild Ki Sehat
Hareer khoon ko saaf karti hai aur muhason, eczema aur psoriasis mein kami lati hai. Yeh oxidative nuqsaan ko kam kar ke jild ki qudrati chamak barqarar rakhti aur burhaapay ki alamaat ko muakhar karti hai.
Jildi fawaid mein muhason ka ilaaj, jhurriyon aur bareek lakeron mein kami, jildi dhabbon ka khatma aur rangat mein nikhaar shamil hain. Is ki “varnya” khususiyat jild ko roshan aur shaffaf banati hai.
Metabolic Support
Hareer effectively detoxifies the body by removing the AMA toxins and reduces sudden hunger pangs and cravings for unhealthy dietary choices while reducing the LDL cholesterol.
Weight management benefits include fat reduction, appetite control, metabolic enhancement, obesity management, body strength and digestive optimization.
Hareer fruit consumed for a few months serves as an effective remedy for obeity while building body strength.
Metabolic Maavanat Aur Wazan Mein Kami
Hareer jism se “aama” (zehrelay fazlaat) ko kharij kar ke metabolism ko behtar banati hai. Yeh achanak bhook aur ghair sehat bakhsh ghizaon ki khwahish ko kam karti hai aur LDL cholesterol mein kami lati hai.
Wazan ke hawalay se fawaid mein charbi mein kami, bhook par qabu, metabolism mein izafa, motapay ka nizam aur jismani taaqat mein behtari shamil hain. Chand maah tak hareer ke istemaal se motapay mein kami aur jismani mazbooti hasil ho sakti hai.
Hair health and Premature Graying Prevention
Hareer offers remarkable benefits for hair health. It prevents premature graying and promotes hair growth. Its richness in vitamin C, iron, manganese, selenium, and copper is beneficial for scalp health.
Hareer provides essential nutrients for healthy and strong hairs. It strengthen roots and prevents excessive shedding.
Balon Ki Sehat Aur Qabl Az Waqt Safedi Se Tahaffuz
Hareer balon ki sehat ke liye nihayat mufeed hai. Yeh qabl az waqt safedi ko rokne aur balon ki afzaish mein madad deti hai. Vitamin C, iron, manganese, selenium aur copper se bharpur honay ki wajah se yeh khopri ki sehat ko behtar banati hai.
Yeh balon ki jarron ko mazboot karti aur ghair ma’mooli jharnay se bachati hai, jis ke natijay mein baal sehatmand aur ghanay rehtay hain.
How to Use Hareer?
It can be consumed in various forms:
- Powder (Churna): Mix ½ teaspoon with warm water, honey, or ghee daily
- Tablets/Capsules: Follow recommended dosage (typically 400-600 mg daily)
- Decoction: Boil Haritaki in water and drink as tea
- Triphala: Take as part of Triphala formulation for comprehensive benefits
- Murabba: Consume 1-2 preserved fruits daily
- With meals: Add powder to food preparations
Safety and Precautions
Hareer is generally safe when used appropriately during pregnancy, diabetes, surgery, digestive sensitivity.
During pregnancy, its consumption is not recommended without medical supervision. For diabetic patients, it becomes a reason for lower blood sugar. So if you are consuming monitor levels carefully.
Conclusion
Hareer truly deserves its title as the king of “medicines” in ayurvedic tradition. This fruit offers comprehensive health support. Whether consumed as powder, tablets, decoction, or the delicious hareer Murabba, hareer provides a natural, time-tested path to optimal health and longevity.
