Tasting Note & Distinctive Features
Aralu (Terminalia chebula), also known as “Haritaki” in Ayurveda, is a tree that produces small green fruits that contain phytochemicals such as terpenes, polyphenols, anthocyanins, and flavonoids. These herbal compounds have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties with powerful health benefits. Aralu is used to treat skin, eye, and tooth problems, such as tooth decay and bleeding gums. It can improve many digestive problems such as constipation, hemorrhoids, chronic dysentery, worm infestation, anorexia, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort as it can increase intestinal transit time. It has been used since ancient times as a remedy for heart disease as well. Due to its powerful anti-inflammatory activity, it is effective in relieving fevers, colds and coughs, and asthma.