Haritaki

Haritaki original: 訶梨勒 (Hēlílè); scientifically known as Terminalia chebula. It is a major medicinal fruit in both Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions, often called the "King of Medicines" in Tibetan culture. grows in the Jiao and Ai Prefectures ancient administrative regions in the far south, corresponding to parts of modern-day northern Vietnam and the borderlands of Guangxi. Today, it can be found throughout the Lingnan region the lands south of the Nanling Mountains, primarily Guangdong and Guangxi, though it is most abundant in Guangzhou.

The tree’s form is similar to the muwan original: 木梡; likely referring to a type of wild pear or a similar sturdy hardwood tree. Its flowers are white, and the fruit resembles that of the gardenia. The fruit is greenish-yellow in color, with the skin and flesh tightly fused together.

The harvest takes place in the seventh and eighth lunar months when the fruit is fully ripe. Specimens characterized by "six roads" original: 六路 (liù lù); this refers to the six distinct longitudinal ridges or ribs found on the dried fruit, which were historically used to determine the highest grade of the medicine are considered the finest quality. Its flavor is bitter, its nature is warm, and it is non-toxic. It is primarily used to treat "cold qi" a traditional medical condition involving digestive stagnation and a sensation of cold in the torso, to relieve abdominal distension and fullness, and to aid in the digestion of food.