Terminalia bellirica Bahera Bibhitaka Behda

Plant Profile

Botany

Binomial nomenclature

Terminalia bellirica

Scientific Name and Description

Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb

Herb Family

Combretaceae

Plant type

Tree

Plant Synonyms

Terminalia belerica

Plant Names - Common - Regional - Vernacular

English	Belleric Myrobalan, Belliric, baheda, bahera, behada, beleric or bastard myrobalan
Ayurvedic name	Bahera
Sanskrit	Vibhitaka (Vibhītaka बिभीतक), Aksha (अक्ष), bibhītaka
Hindi,	Behada, Bibhitaki
Marathi	Behada
Tamil	Thandri
Telugu	Vibhitam
Kannada	Thani
Arabic	beliledj (بليلج)
Persian	بلیله (Balileh), Balilag
Addendum	The basionym is Myrobalanus bellirica Gaertn. (Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 90, t. 97. 1791). William Roxburgh transferred M. bellirica to Terminalia as "T. bellerica (Gaertn.) Roxb.". This spelling error is now widely used, causing confusion. The correct name is Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb.
Common names	baheda, bahera, behada, beleric or bastard myrobalan

Plants Medicinal Value

Medicinal Systems

Ayurved

Unani

Siddha

Folk

Pharmacological profile

Phytochemicals

Ellagic acid

Gallic acid

Beta Sitosterol

Polyflavonoid tannins

Herb usable parts

Stem

Bark

Fruits

Seeds

Ethanomedical Uses

Ethnopharmacology use

Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb Bahera Combretaceae Tree Bark, Fruit Β-Sitosterol, Gallic Acid, Ellagic Acid, Chebulagic Acid, Mannitol, Glucose, Fructose, Rhamnos

Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn) Roxb. Combretaceae Thandrikkai Tree Seeds Powder Hypoglycaemic

Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb

Habit -Tree

Parts used -Fruit, stem bark, exocarp,

Application -Asthma; antibacterial; contraceptive; leucoderma; diarrhoea; skin diseases; blisters; laxative; leprosy; eye diseases; skin burns; stomach problems; diabetes; infertility; fever; gout

Treatment -General

References -Das et al. 2014, Kumar et al. 2011, Valsaraj et al. 1997

Bibhitaki, an ancient Ayurvedic herb renowned for its therapeutic properties, has long been employed to address bodily ailments and enhance cognitive function. For individuals grappling with Kapha dosha imbalance, incorporating this potent herb into daily routines can yield positive outcomes. Its robust heating quality counteracts symptoms of Kapha imbalance and aids in strengthening the body. Bibhitaki also proves beneficial in treating gastrointestinal issues. Consider incorporating Patanjali Divya Triphala Churna into your diet for a blend of Bibhitaki, Haritaki, and Amalaki goodness.

Herb recommended by Patanjali