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हरीतकीं पञ्चरसामुष्णामलवणां शिवाम् । दाषानुलोमनी लध्वीं विद्याद्दीपनपाचनीम् ॥ २९ ॥
आयुष्यां पौष्टिक धन्यां वयसः स्थापनी पराम् । सर्वरोगप्रशमनी बुद्धीन्द्रियवलप्रदाम् ॥ ३० ॥
कुष्ठं गुल्ममुदावर्त शोषं पाण्ड्वामयं मदम् । अशसि ग्रहणीदोषं पुराणं विषमज्वरम् ॥ ३१ ॥
हृद्रोगं सशिरोरोगमतीसारमरोचकम् । कासं प्रमेहमानाहं प्लीहानमुदरं नवम् ॥ ३२ ॥
कफप्रसेकं वैस्वर्य वैवर्ण्य कामलां क्रिमीन् । श्वयथुं तमकं छदिं क्लैब्यमङ्गावसादनम् ॥ ३३ ॥
स्रोतोविबन्धान् विविधान् प्रलेपं हृदयोरसोः । स्मृतिबुद्धिप्रमोहं च जयेच्छीघ्रं हरीतकी ॥ ३४ ॥
अजीर्णिनो रूक्षभुजः स्त्रीमद्यविषकर्शिताः । सेवेरन्नाभयामेते क्षुत्तृष्णोष्णार्दिताश्च ये ।। ३५ ।।
तान् गुणांस्तानि कर्माणि विद्यादामलकेष्वपि । यान्युक्तानि हरीतक्या वीर्यस्य तु विपर्ययः ॥ ३६ ॥
अतश्चामृतकल्पानि विद्यात् कर्मभिरीदृशैः । हरीतकीनां शस्यानि भिषगामलकस्य च ॥ ३७ ॥

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :1, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 29 to 37", "explanation": "These verses (29-37) detail the properties, benefits, and cautions regarding the use of Haritaki and Amalaki.  Let's break down the information:\n\n**Haritaki (Terminalia chebula):**\n\n* **Rasa (Taste):**  Possesses five of the six rasas – Sweet, Sour, Pungent, Bitter, and Astringent.  It lacks the salty rasa.\n* **Virya (Potency):** Ushna (Hot)\n* **Guna (Qualities):**  Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Shivam (Beneficial)\n* **Karma (Actions):**\n    * Deepana (Appetizer)\n    * Pachana (Digestive)\n    * Anulomana (Carminative - promotes downward movement of Vata)\n    * Ayu Vardhana (Life-promoting)\n    * Balya (Tonic)\n    * Vayasthapana (Rejuvenative)\n    * Sarvaroga Prashamana (Alleviates all diseases)\n    * Buddhi Indriya Bala Prada (Strengthens intellect and senses)\n\n* **Therapeutic Indications:**  A long list of conditions are mentioned, including:\n    * Kushta (Skin disorders)\n    * Gulma (Abdominal masses)\n    * Udara Roga (Ascites, abdominal disorders)\n    * Shopha (Edema/Swelling)\n    * Prameha (Urinary disorders)\n    * Atisara (Diarrhea)\n    * Kasa (Cough)\n    * Shwasa (Asthma/Dyspnea)\n    * Arochaka (Anorexia)\n    * Hridroga (Heart disease)\n    * Shiro Roga (Headaches/Head diseases)\n    * Grahani Roga (Sprue/Malabsorption syndrome)\n    * Pandu (Anemia)\n    * Mada (Intoxication)\n    * Arsha (Hemorrhoids)\n    * Vishama Jwara (Intermittent fever)\n    * Pliha (Splenomegaly)\n    * Kapha Praseka (Excessive mucus secretion)\n    * Vaiswarya (Hoarseness of voice)\n    * Vaivarnya (Discoloration of skin)\n    * Kamala (Jaundice)\n    * Krimi (Worms/Parasites)\n    * Tamaka (Bronchial asthma)\n    * Chhardi (Vomiting)\n    * Klaibya (Impotency)\n    * Angavasadana (Lassitude/Weakness)\n    * Srotovibandha (Obstruction of channels)\n    * Hridayorasa Pralepa (Plastering/coating of heart and chest – likely referring to a feeling of congestion)\n    * Smriti Buddhi Moha (Impairment of memory and intellect)\n\n* **Caution:** Haritaki is contraindicated or should be used with caution in individuals with:\n    * Ajirna (Indigestion)\n    * Ruksha Bhuj (Those who consume dry foods)\n    * Karshita (Emaciated individuals, especially due to excessive indulgence in sex, alcohol, or poisons)\n    * Excessive hunger, thirst, or heat (pitta aggravation)\n\n**Amalaki (Emblica officinalis):**\n\n* **Similarities to Haritaki:** Amalaki shares almost all the properties and actions of Haritaki.\n* **Key Difference (Virya):** Amalaki has a Sheeta Virya (Cold potency), in contrast to the hot potency of Haritaki.\n\n**Conclusion:** Both Haritaki and Amalaki are highly valued in Ayurveda, considered to be rejuvenative and beneficial for a wide range of conditions.  Their contrasting potencies allow for tailored application based on individual needs and imbalances."}
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