| Biological Name: Terminalia belericaCombretaceae family |
| Other Names: Beleric Myrobalan, Bibhitaki, bhairaBahira, Bilhitak, bahera, Vibhidhaka |
| Description:
This herb, which is an important Ayurvedic herb, is a tree found throughout the Indian forests and plains. |
| Parts Used: Fruit |
| Remedies For: Action:
Anthelmintic, antiseptic, astringent, expectorant, laxative, lithotriptic, rejuvenative, tonic. Action & Uses in Ayurveda and Siddha Rasam, Kashayam, mathura vipakam, ushna veeryam, pitta kapha hararm, good for vision, hair. Internally for kasam, krimi, swarbhangam. Action and Uses in Unani Tonic to brain and stomach, liquifies matter, acts as astringent, expells touda and safra, dries ruthoobath, headache, piles, chronic diarrhea. Uses: The fruit is one among the triphala of ayurveda. It is useful in asthma, biliousness, bronchitis, inflammations, sore throat, and treating the diseases of eyes, nose, heart and bladder. |
| Dosage: Infusion, decoction, powder, paste |
| Safety:This herb may raise the “vayu” as defined in ayurveda. No other information available. Do not use without supervision of a qualified practitioner. |