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Bibhitaki (Baheda / Belleric Myrobalan)
Terminalia bellirica
ବାହାଡ଼ା (Bahada)बहेड़ा (Baheda)Bibhitaki
- Family
- Combretaceae
- Origin
- South Asia
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Large deciduous forest tree; broad elliptic leaves clustered at branch ends, pale-greenish foul-smelling spikes, and velvety subglobose drupes.
Traditional Uses
Cough, asthma, hoarseness of voice, eye disorders, and bowel sluggishness
Parts Used
Fruit rind, seed kernel
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Kashaya
- Guna: Ruksha, Laghu
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Soothes respiratory tract, expels excess Kapha, protects liver, and supports vision
Precautions
Excessive intake in emaciated individuals may aggravate Vata dryness
Interesting Facts
One of the three pillars of the sacred Ayurvedic formulation Triphala; ancient dice were carved from its nuts