Decoding Himej or Terminalia Chebula

Background

Some of you might wonder what Himej is? This might be the first time you are reading about this, so we will try to demystify it for you. Himej is an entirely natural and ayurvedic medicine known as the king of medicines.There are many different regional names for this product, some of the most common are Harad, Haritaki, Bal Harad and Black Himej, Its scientific name is Terminalia Chebula.

‍Geography

A handful of locations in India have suitable climatic conditions to produce Himej and Junnar (Maharashtra, India) is one of them. We feel fortunate to be located over here.This location is blessed with nature’s grace, as the product received from here is regarded for its quality.

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‍Product

Himej grows in the wild on trees ranging in height from 10-15 meters and is a seasonal crop harvested in April and May. The tree bears fruits (small seeds) which are then collected by farmers when it naturally falls to the surface. Transforming these raw seeds to their useable form is quite tedious and takes a lot of time and effort. This seed comes in 1cm to 2cm and is black in colour. Farmers who collect and transform it bring this product to our collection centre. It is cleaned, processed, and packed for delivery.

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Uses

Terminalia Chebula or Himej is the main ingredient in the Ayurvedic formulation of Triphala, used for kidney and liver dysfunctions. It contains antioxidants used to treat digestive disorders, loss of appetite, skin impurities and is also used to treat hair thinning. Himej is also a beneficial source to cut down body fat and can be used to treat obesity.

To read more about Black Himej or Terminalia Chebula its uses visit here

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