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No. 012Botanical

Terminalia bellirica

Fruit

Botanical

Bibhitaki

The third fruit of triphala, valued for digestion and the respiratory tract.

Botanical name
Terminalia bellirica
Also known as
Baheda, Belleric myrobalan
Part used
Fruit
Evidence
Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
Body systems
Liver, Digestion

In tradition

Bibhitaki is described as astringent and drying, used for digestion and for clearing the chest.

In research

Contains gallic and ellagic acids and lignans, studied for antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity.

Strength of evidence

Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5

Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.

Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.

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