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Haritaki (Myrobolan- కరక్కాయ )- Terminalia chebula, Combretaceae

1.Piles : A sitz bath with 10gms of Haritaki or Triphala powder, in half a bucket of hot water, for 10 minutes, before bath, is useful in  reducing the swelling and pain in piles. 2. Acne : Local application of haritaki paste on acne will not only cure acne but also prevents scarring. 3. Cough : Administration of haritaki powder 2 gms with honey two to three times a day internally alleavates cough. 4. Gastritis : Internal administration of 5gms of haritaki powder mixed in hot water and regularly, increases mucus production in  the stomach forming a protective barrier, preventing heartburn and ulcer. 5. Dandruff : Take a cup of coconut oil in a pan and add 3 haritaki pods and heat it. Once it turns brown, with outer shell cracks turn off the flame, let it be cool and store in a glass bottle. Apply this oil regularly to prevent from dandruff and lice. 6. Obesity: Intake of 5gms of haritaki powder with warm water in the early morning on empty stomach can r...