Terminalia Belerica Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Order: Myrtales

Family: Combretaceae

Scientific Name: Terminalia Bellirica

Terminalia bellerica is commonly known as Bibhitaki or Baheda, it is one of the important herbs in Ayurveda. This is one of the three herbs used in the Ayurvedic formulation Triphala.

This medicinal deciduous tree belongs to the Combretaceae family, its native is tropical Asia including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bhutan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China. In Ayurveda, this herb is commonly used to treat constipation, pharyngitis, and cold.

It has a sour and bitter taste and hot potency. Due to the chemical compound present in this herb, it has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, antidiarrheal, hepatoprotective, anti-hypertensive, and antipyretic properties.

Health Benefits

• One of the most important health benefits of bibhitaki is it provides better relief from constipation. It also provides lubrication and a soothing effect on the gastroenteric tract.
• The antioxidant property of this herb helps to effectively fight against harmful free radicals and increase immunity in the body.
• In Ayurveda, this herb is mainly used to treat the common cold and cough.
• Consuming the decoction of Terminalia bellerica powder provides better relief from headaches.
• The Terminalia bellerica paste is an excellent wound healer. Applying the paste of this herb helps to treat skin irritation, minor rashes, etc.