Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), also called Harad, is a highly respected Ayurvedic tree known as the “King of Medicines” in traditional texts for its wide range of wellness uses. A young 1.5–3 feet sapling is ideal for starting a home herbal garden or small farm block, as it establishes well, grows into a handsome shade tree, and eventually produces the famous Haritaki fruits used in Triphala and many classical formulations.
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1 live Haritaki / Harad (Terminalia chebula) plant
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Approximate height at dispatch: 1.5–3 feet
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Healthy, actively growing sapling suitable for open‑ground planting or large containers
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Deciduous, medium–large tree from the Combretaceae family, valued for its medicinal fruits and bark
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🌳 Grows into a medium to large tree with attractive, oval leaves and small yellowish flowers.
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🌰 Produces ridged, olive‑shaped fruits used extensively in Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicines.
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🌿 Haritaki fruit is considered mildly laxative, digestive, and rejuvenative and is one of the three ingredients of Triphala (with Amla and Bibhitaki).
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🧪 Rich in tannins and phytochemicals like chebulic and gallic acid, giving antioxidant and antimicrobial properties in lab studies.
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🌦 Adapted to many Indian plains and sub‑Himalayan regions; tolerates a range of soils with moderate rainfall.
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🌤 Light: Plant in full sun for best growth and fruit production; partial shade is tolerated while young.
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🪴 Soil: Prefers well‑drained loam but grows in various soils; mix garden soil with compost for better establishment.
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💧 Watering: Keep evenly moist during the first year; once established, Haritaki is fairly hardy and tolerates short dry spells. Avoid standing water.
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🌿 Mulching: Add leaf mulch or organic matter around the root zone to conserve moisture and improve soil; keep mulch slightly away from the stem.
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✂️ Pruning: Minimal pruning needed—remove only dead, diseased, or crossing branches to maintain a clear trunk and balanced canopy.
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🧴 Feeding: Apply well‑decomposed FYM/compost once or twice a year in the growing season to support healthy growth.
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🧻 Dried fruits are traditionally used to support digestion, regular bowel movement, and gut cleansing when prescribed appropriately.
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💪 Classical texts and modern reviews describe Haritaki as a Rasayana herb with antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory and other pharmacological activities in experimental studies.
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😮💨 Used in traditional practice (under guidance) for respiratory, skin, eye, oral and metabolic health, and as part of Triphala for detox and rejuvenation.
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🌳 Excellent long‑term shade and avenue tree, adding greenery, biodiversity and micro‑climate benefits to farms and large gardens.
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🌿 Valuable educational and spiritual plant for Ayurveda students, therapists and enthusiasts who want to grow their own classical herbs.
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Haritaki is a potent medicinal plant; fruits and other parts should only be used as medicine on the advice of a qualified healthcare or Ayurveda professional.
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Growth rate, final size and fruiting time depend on local climate, soil type, irrigation and care practices.
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Actual plant height, branching pattern and container size at the time of delivery may vary slightly from the mentioned range because plants are living and continuously growing.
