According to Indian mythology, the Haritaki had originated from the Holy Nectar. When Lord Indra was drinking the Nectar in heaven, a drop fell on the Earth and became a Haritaki plant. So, it is believed that the plant possesses all the medicinal properties of Nectar. Along with Amla and Vibhitaki, Haritaki forms the herbal formula called ‘Triphala’. Triphala is a popular traditional Ayurvedic remedy for a number of chronic disorders including diabetes.
Botanical name: Terminalia chebula
Family: Combretaceae
English name: Black Myrobalan, Chebulic Myrobalan , Indian gall nut , Yellow myrobalan
Hindi name : Harda , Haritaki , Peele Hara
Haritaki is an ever green medium sized to big sized tree.
Leaves: alternate to sub opposite in arrangement, ovalhttp://www.rvita.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6910&sec_id=10&cat_id=-1&mode=research&sub_itemid=3