Haritaki / Harad (Terminalia chebula) – Properties, Benefits, Parts used & Dosage What is Haritaki? Haritaki is a marvelous herb with versatile effects. This herb is popular as a rejuvenating herb.  It possesses many medicinal properties such as antipyretic, aphrodisiac, antihelminthic and cardiac tonic. It also acts as a carminative, purgative and shows effective results in digestive problems. It belongs to the family Combretaceae. It is also commonly known as Harad. Haritaki Synonyms (Bhavaprakasa//chapter-Haritakyadivarga //shloka no.6-7) The synonyms of Haritakiare