Kadukkai / Haritaki Powder

Product Description:
 
Kadukkai Powder is made from the dried, finely ground fruit of Terminalia chebula, known as Haritaki in Hindi and Kadukkai in Tamil. It is one of the most established fruits in Ayurvedic tradition, best known as one of the three ingredients that make up Triphala, alongside Amla and Bibhitaki, a combination that has been a staple of Ayurvedic wellness practice for centuries.
 
The fruits are sun-dried and milled into a fine, brown-toned powder suited to traditional formulation and herbal wellness blends. Supplied in food-grade quality, it is suitable for both traditional preparation and formulation use. Kadukkai Powder is a steady requirement for Ayurvedic formulators building Triphala and other classical blends, as well as wellness and herbal tea brands, and it's just as suited to a home practitioner working from a small batch, or a smaller buyer testing before scaling up.
 
Specifications:
 
Botanical name: Terminalia chebula
Also known as: Chebulic Myrobalan (English), Harad, Haritaki (Hindi), Kadukkai (Tamil), Karakkaya (Telugu), Kadukka (Malayalam), Alale Kayi (Kannada)
Plant part used: Fruit
Form: Fine powder
Colour: Brown. Natural variation between batches is normal.
Processing: Sun-dried and milled
Shelf life: 2 years from date of packaging
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture
 
Applications:
 
Ayurvedic & Herbal Formulation: one of the three fruits that make up Triphala, a well-known combination in traditional Ayurvedic wellness preparations
Home & DIY Use: used in traditional home herbal preparations
Personal Care: traditionally used in some household herbal practices
 
How to Use:
 
For a traditional preparation, simmer a small quantity in water as part of a herbal decoction. For formulation use, blend into your product base at your required concentration. As with any raw material, test in a small batch before scaling up.
 
Why Herbslyn?
 
Herbslyn supplies bulk raw materials from Salem, Tamil Nadu, to cosmetic formulators, soap and candle makers, Ayurvedic manufacturers, and individual buyers across India. Sourced from trusted growers and suppliers, our raw materials are carefully selected and every batch is quality-checked before dispatch for consistency you can rely on. Pack sizes run from small-batch testing quantities right through to full bulk orders, with competitive pricing shown directly on every product, no request-a-quote gating. Reach out any time to discuss your requirement, and we'll get back to you directly.
 
FAQ:
 
What is Triphala? 
Triphala is a well-known Ayurvedic combination of three fruits, Haritaki (Kadukkai), Amla, and Bibhitaki, and Kadukkai is one of its three components.
 
How long does the powder last once opened? 
Best used within 2 years of packaging. Reseal tightly after each use.
 
Do you supply in bulk quantities beyond 1kg? 
Yes, see the bulk ordering note below.
Bulk or customized orders: Contact us for pricing.
 
The information on this page is provided for general and educational purposes. We recommend requesting a sample to check suitability for your specific use case before proceeding with a bulk order.