Kadukkai is a big tree grows in India and Sri Lanka. Its fruits are collected, dried well, and available online as raw material. It is being used by our ancestors since thousands of years ago.

It is called as Ink Nut or Myrobalan in English, Harad or Haritaki in Hindi, Alsikkai in Telugu, Kayastha in Malayalam, Alala Kayi in Malayalam. Its Botanical Name is Terminalia Chebula.

Disclaimer: Before taking any herbal as an intake, you are requested to consult with a Siddha or Ayurveda Doctor or any other Traditional Siddha Physician to avoid further health related problems. They will help you to understand the procedure, the effect of other herbs and foods to avoid if any, upon consuming the herbs.