Known as the “King Of Medicines”, haritaki is used extensively in Ayurveda as a remedy for multiple ailments. The herb is one of the three ingredients used to make the ayurvedic formulation, Triphala. Here are the 5 wonderful benefits of haritaki. Please consult an ayurvedic practitioner before consuming haritaki as an overdose of the herb can cause diarrhoea and fatigue.