Kadukkai (கடுக்காய்) is haritaki, the fruit of the chebulic myrobalan tree, the botanical Terminalia chebula (family Combretaceae). AVM Herbals’ Kadukkai Powder is titled “Haritaki” and its product information describes the part as one of the fruits of Triphala.
Names at a glance
- Tamil: கடுக்காய் (Kadukkai); Tamil Wikipedia uses the name for the tree
- English: chebulic myrobalan, black myrobalan, haritaki
- Botanical: Terminalia chebula Retz. (family Combretaceae)
- Part used in AVM’s powder: fruit
Kadukkai and its neighbours
English Wikipedia names the species chebulic or black myrobalan and notes that it is also called haritaki. Tamil Wikipedia adds that the kadukkai tree is the sacred tree (தலமரம்) of the Thirukkurukkai Veerattam temple. AVM Herbals lists Thanrikkai Powder (belleric myrobalan, Terminalia bellirica) and Nellikkai Powder as separate products, and Thiripala Curnam as the classical combination of kadukkai, thanrikkai and nellikkai.
In the AVM Herbals range
Kadukkai Powder is made from haritaki fruit. Its product page gives the directions for use and the pack size; please follow the directions on the pack. AVM Herbals lists it in the Digestion and Daily Wellness collections. See also Thanrikkai Powder, Thiripala Curnam and the guide to Nellikkai.
Herbal products are not suitable for everyone. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition, please speak to a qualified practitioner before starting any herbal product.
தமிழில் சுருக்கம்
கடுக்காய் என்பது கடுக்காய் மரத்தின் (Terminalia chebula) பழம். ஏவிஎம் ஹெர்பல்ஸின் கடுக்காய் பொடி இந்தப் பழத்திலிருந்து தயாரிக்கப்படுகிறது; தான்றிக்காய் பொடியும் திரிபலா சூரணமும் தனிப் பொருள்கள். பயன்படுத்தும் முறைக்குத் தயாரிப்புப் பக்கத்தைப் பார்க்கவும்.
References
- Kew Plants of the World Online (POWO) — Terminalia chebula Retz., accepted species, family Combretaceae (botanical identity and accepted name only): powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:171037-1
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Terminalia chebula Retz. (name record): ipni.org/n/171037-1
- English Wikipedia — Terminalia chebula (chebulic or black myrobalan; haritaki): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminalia_chebula
- Tamil Wikipedia — கடுக்காய் (Tamil name; the tree and the temple tree): ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/கடுக்காய்
- AVM Herbals product listings: Kadukkai Powder (title “Haritaki”, Tamil product name and ingredient line), Thanrikkai Powder and Thiripala Curnam
These references establish the plant’s identity and accepted name, the fruit and the Tamil names; they are not evidence of health effects. This is general traditional-use information, not medical advice.
About this guide
Published by AVM Herbals. Prepared with AI assistance from the cited botanical sources and AVM product listings. Tamil wording is awaiting native review. Suggest a correction.