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Inquiring about the benefits and side effects of Haritaki for skin and children
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Inquiring about the benefits and side effects of Haritaki for skin and children - #50335

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Maine harad k bare me bahut suna hai,iske health benifit aur skin benefits bhi kafi sune hai ...kya isase skin complexion improve hota hai & aur kuch dast k alawa kuch serious side effect hote hai ??? Kya ise mai apni daughter ko de sakti hu ??woh 8 saal ki hai....

What specific skin issues are you concerned about?:

- No specific issues

Has your daughter experienced any digestive issues?:

- No, never

What other health supplements or medications is your daughter currently taking?:

- None
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Firstly concern is apko 8 sal ki bchi m Haritaki dena ku chahte h…? Is there any specific reason or any symptoms if not then there is no need to give…

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Good for digestion Helps in constipation May improve skin slowly Does NOT change skin color directly Side effects Loose motion if taken too much Stomach upset in high dose For 8-year-old child Give only small pinch Only if constipation or digestion problem

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Harad is ayurvedic herbs for improving digestion and for cleansing intestines. It is not necessary to give if after consulting ayurvedic physician if not recommended. Please don’t self medicate for children, though it is ayurvedic, it is always better to consult ayurvedic physician. For skin benefit you can give amla juice 5ml. Twice daily after food with 10 ml. water . Daily intake of fresh green vegetables and seasonal fruits will help.

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Hard ek bahut acchi ayurvedic herb hai jo digestion aur detox ke liye use hota hai Skin ka complexion direct fair nahi karti lekin body clean home se skin clear aur glow kar sakti hai Sahi matra me lenae par generally safe hai ZYADA lene se loose stools weakness ya dehydration ho Sakta hai Isolate daily Bina reason ka lena avoid karna chahiye Aapko daughter 8 saal ki hai Aur usko koi digestion problem nahi hai to routine me dene ki zarurat nahi hai Bacon ko sirf jab constipation ya indigestion ho tab hi chotu matra mei under guidance dae sakte ho Healthy child ke liye balanced diet fruits pani aur sleep hi best hai

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HARAD DIGESTION KO STRONG KARTA HAI AMA KO BAHAR NIKALTA HAI INDIRECTLY SKIN CLEAR AUR GLOWING HO SAKTI HAI ZYADA MATRA MEI LENAE SAE LOOSE STOOLS HO SAKTA HAI AGAR APNI BACCHI KO CONSTIPATION HAI THO ADHA CHAMACH RAAT KO DAE SAKTAE HAI

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✓हरड़ से स्किन टोन में सुधार हो सकता है (कई महीनों में), क्योंकि यह खून साफ करता है, पित्त कम करता है और एंटीऑक्सीडेंट से भरपूर है। लेकिन यह कोई जादुई क्रीम नहीं है – रिजल्ट धीमे (3–6 महीने) और माइल्ड होते हैं। ज्यादातर फायदा पाचन सुधारने से मिलता है। ✓साइड इफेक्ट्स सामान्य: पहले 3–7 दिन हल्का दस्त या ढीला मल (यह detox का हिस्सा है, आमतौर पर ठीक हो जाता है) ✓गंभीर साइड इफेक्ट्स: बहुत कम डोज में भी नहीं होते अगर शुद्ध हरड़ हो। ज्यादा मात्रा में → पेट में जलन, दस्त, डिहाइड्रेशन लंबे समय तक बहुत ज्यादा लेने से → इलेक्ट्रोलाइट असंतुलन या कमजोरी (बहुत रेयर) किडनी/लिवर पर कोई गंभीर साइड इफेक्ट नहीं अगर सामान्य डोज में लें। ✓8 साल की बेटी को दे सकती हैं? नहीं – 8 साल से कम उम्र में हरड़ अंदर से नहीं देना चाहिए। बच्चे का पाचन बहुत नाजुक होता है → हल्का दस्त भी डिहाइड्रेशन का खतरा पैदा कर सकता है। 8 साल से ऊपर के बच्चों को भी बहुत कम डोज (250–500 mg/day) में ही डॉक्टर की सलाह से दें। ✓बेटी के लिए सुरक्षित विकल्प त्रिफला चूर्ण (हरड़ + बहेड़ा + आंवला) – 250–500 mg (¼–½ छोटा चम्मच) रात को गुनगुने पानी के साथ (डॉक्टर से पूछकर) या सिर्फ आंवला पाउडर 500 mg रोज (स्किन और इम्यूनिटी के लिए सबसे अच्छा और सुरक्षित) ✓आपके लिए डोज (35+ उम्र) हरड़ पाउडर – 3–5 gm (1 छोटा चम्मच) रात को गुनगुने पानी के साथ शुरू में 2–3 gm से शुरू करें → 7 दिन बाद बढ़ाएं 3–6 महीने तक ले सकती हैं ✓शुरू करने से पहले अगर कोई दवा ले रही हैं (थायरॉइड, डायबिटीज आदि) तो डॉक्टर से पूछें पहले हफ्ते दस्त ज्यादा आए तो डोज कम करें या 1 दिन छोड़ दें डॉ. गुरसिमरन जीत सिंह MD पंचकर्म

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HELLO, Haritaki is very important herb in Ayurveda. It is one of the three fruits In the famous Ayurvedic formulation Triphala. In Ayurveda, Haritaki is known as “Abhaya” (fearless) because it is believed to protect from many diseases BENEFITS OF HARITAKI 1) DIGESTIVE BENEFITS -mild natural laxatives -improve digestion -helps relieve constipation -reduces gas and bloating -cleanses intestines gently 2) SKIN BENEFITS According to Ayurveda, skin glow depends on -good digestion -proper bowel movement -clean blood HARITAKI MAY HELP SKIN INDIRECTLY BY -Improving gut health -removing toxins -supporting liver function DOES IT IMPROVE COMPLEXION? It does not directly change skin color, but -it may improve natural glow -hellps reduce dullness caused by constipation -can support clearer skin over time If there are no specific skin issues, it is not necessary to use it only for fairness POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS When taken in proper dose, Haritaki is generally safe MILD SIDE EFFECTS -loose motions if high dose -dehydration long term excessive use -increased pitta acidity, heat AVOID/ USE CAUTION IN -severe weakness -dehydration -chronic diarrhea -high pitta body type -during fever -very underweight children Long term daily use without supervision is not advised CAN YOU GIVE HARITAKI TO YOUR 8- YEAR OLD DAUGHTER? For children , Ayurveda recommends very mild and carefully monitored use IF YOU DAUGHTER -Has contipation occasionally-> small dose may help -Has no digestive issues-> not necessary SAFE USE -very small pinch around 250 mg or less -mixed with honey or warm water -only when needed, not daily -prefer giving at bedtime DO NOT GIVE -if she has loose motions -if she is weak or underweight Children’s digestion is delicate, so avoid routine detoxification unless needed BETTER ALTERNATIVES FOR SKIN GLOW IN CHILDREN For healthy skin in an 8 year old -balanced diet -ghee in small quantity -soaked almonds -fresh fruits -adequate water -proper sleep -avoid junk food EXTERNAL -mild homemade ubtan (besan+milk cream occassionally) -coconut oil massage Internal herbs are rarely needed at this age unless there is a specific problem -Haritaki is excellent for digestion -it may improve skin indirectly -No serious side effects if used correctly -not required for healthy children without digestive problems -use only occasionally and in small doses for kids DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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हेलो, आयुर्वेद में हरीतकी बहुत ज़रूरी जड़ी-बूटी है। यह मशहूर आयुर्वेदिक फॉर्मूलेशन त्रिफला में तीन फलों में से एक है। आयुर्वेद में, हरीतकी को “अभय” (निडर) के नाम से जाना जाता है क्योंकि माना जाता है कि यह कई बीमारियों से बचाती है। हरीतकी के फायदे 1) पाचन से जुड़े फायदे -हल्के नैचुरल लैक्सेटिव -पाचन बेहतर करता है -कब्ज़ दूर करने में मदद करता है -गैस और सूजन कम करता है -आंतों को धीरे से साफ़ करता है 2) स्किन से जुड़े फायदे आयुर्वेद के अनुसार, स्किन की चमक इन चीज़ों पर निर्भर करती है -अच्छा पाचन -सही पॉटी मूवमेंट -साफ़ खून हरीतकी स्किन की अप्रत्यक्ष रूप से मदद कर सकती है -गट हेल्थ को बेहतर बनाकर -टॉक्सिन निकालकर -लिवर फंक्शन को सपोर्ट करके क्या यह रंगत सुधारती है? यह सीधे स्किन का रंग नहीं बदलता, लेकिन -यह नैचुरल ग्लो बढ़ा सकता है -कब्ज की वजह से होने वाली डलनेस को कम करने में मदद करता है -समय के साथ स्किन को साफ कर सकता है अगर स्किन की कोई खास दिक्कत नहीं है, तो यह ज़रूरी नहीं है कि इसे सिर्फ फेयरनेस के लिए ही इस्तेमाल किया जाए संभावित साइड इफेक्ट्स जब सही डोज़ में लिया जाए, तो हरीतकी आमतौर पर सेफ होती है हल्के साइड इफेक्ट्स -ज़्यादा डोज़ होने पर लूज़ मोशन -लंबे समय तक ज़्यादा इस्तेमाल से डिहाइड्रेशन -पित्त एसिडिटी बढ़ना, गर्मी इनमें सावधानी से इस्तेमाल करें/बचें -बहुत ज़्यादा कमजोरी -डिहाइड्रेशन -क्रोनिक डायरिया -हाई पित्त बॉडी टाइप -बुखार के दौरान -बहुत कम वज़न वाले बच्चे बिना सुपरविज़न के लंबे समय तक रोज़ाना इस्तेमाल करने की सलाह नहीं दी जाती है क्या आप अपनी 8 साल की बेटी को हरीतकी दे सकते हैं? बच्चों के लिए, आयुर्वेद बहुत हल्के और ध्यान से इस्तेमाल करने की सलाह देता है। अगर आपकी बेटी है -कभी-कभी कब्ज़ होता है-> थोड़ी डोज़ से मदद मिल सकती है -पाचन से जुड़ी कोई दिक्कत नहीं है-> ज़रूरी नहीं सुरक्षित इस्तेमाल -बहुत छोटी चुटकी, लगभग 250 mg या उससे कम -शहद या गर्म पानी में मिलाकर दें -सिर्फ़ ज़रूरत पड़ने पर, रोज़ नहीं -सोते समय देना बेहतर है न दें -अगर उसे दस्त होते हैं -अगर वह कमज़ोर या कम वज़न की है बच्चों का पाचन नाज़ुक होता है, इसलिए जब तक ज़रूरत न हो, रेगुलर डिटॉक्सिफ़िकेशन से बचें बच्चों की स्किन में ग्लो के लिए बेहतर विकल्प 8 साल के बच्चे की हेल्दी स्किन के लिए -बैलेंस्ड डाइट -थोड़ी मात्रा में घी -भीगे हुए बादाम -ताज़े फल -काफ़ी पानी -अच्छी नींद -जंक फ़ूड से बचें बाहरी -हल्का घर का बना उबटन (कभी-कभी बेसन+दूध की मलाई) -नारियल तेल से मसाज इस उम्र में अंदर की जड़ी-बूटियों की ज़रूरत बहुत कम होती है जब तक कोई खास प्रॉब्लम न हो -हरीतकी डाइजेशन के लिए बहुत अच्छी है -यह स्किन को इनडायरेक्टली बेहतर बना सकती है -सही तरीके से इस्तेमाल करने पर कोई सीरियस साइड इफ़ेक्ट नहीं होते -जिन हेल्दी बच्चों को डाइजेशन की प्रॉब्लम नहीं है, उनके लिए ज़रूरी नहीं है -बच्चों के लिए कभी-कभी और कम डोज़ में ही इस्तेमाल करें ज़रूर फॉलो करें उम्मीद है यह हेल्पफुल होगा थैंक यू

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Aapke daughter only 8 years ke hai… skin complexion ke liye koi bhi herb abhi is age mein dena not at all prescribed hai… Aap usko externally besan + turmeric + rose water use kar sakte hai. Internal use kuch bhi na kare… Excess use of harad se body mein dryness aane se complexion aur dark hone ke chances hai.

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