Terminalia bellirica, known as baheda, bahera, behada, beleric or bastard myrobalan (Arabic: beliledj بليلج, borrowed from Middle Persian Balilag), Persian بلیله (Balileh), Sanskrit: Bibhitaka बिभीतक, Aksha अक्ष) is a large deciduous tree in the Combretaceae family. It is common on the plains and lower hills in South and Southeast Asia, where it is also grown as an avenue tree. 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.
In traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Beleric is known as "Bibhitaki" (Marathi: "Behada or Bhenda") (Terminalia bellirica). Its fruit is used in the popular Indian herbal blend rasayana treatment triphala.
In the Charaka Samhita, the ancient Ayurvedic text, Bibhitaki fruits are mentioned as having qualities to alleviate disease, and bestow longevity, intellectual prowess and strength. There are several "rasaayan" described in the Charaka Samhita, that use Bibhitaki.
Bibhitaki generally used for strengthening hair and promoting hair growth and as such, it is widely used for thin, fragile, fine hair. It has antioxidant properties and helps with the natural skin tonic. It is rich in vitamin A and essential fatty acids. In India i, digestive problems and to lower high blood pressure. The powder is also used externally on wounds to help stop the bleeding.
Directions for use: Hair care Mix Baheda powder with warm water until you are satisfied with the density of the paste. Let it sit for 20 minutes. Apply to hair and massage well into the scalp. Leave on for 20-30 minutes. Rinse with water, no need to shampoo. Use weekly for healthy hair. Mix with Amla powder for more intensive results.
Removes Eye pain: Prepare a paste of baheda bark with honey. Apply this to the eyes as liner. It treats eye pain.
Treatment for Loss of Appetite: Take 3-6g powder of baheda fruit after meals. It enhances digestive power and cures loss of appetite. It also strengthens the stomach.
Botanical Name: Terminalia Bellerica
aka: baheda, bahera, behada, beleric or bastard myrobalan
Origin: India
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Triphala An anticaries agent: Antibacterial action against Oral streptococci and Mutans streptococci by Jyotsna Srinagesh (Author), Pushpanjali Krishnappa (Author)
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