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[[File:515px-Terminalia bellerica 02.JPG|thumb|right|''Akshah'', ''Bahuvirya'', ''Terminalia bellerica'', ''Bibhitaki'']] | [[File:515px-Terminalia bellerica 02.JPG|thumb|right|''Akshah'', ''Bahuvirya'', ''Terminalia bellerica'', ''Bibhitaki'']] | ||
| − | '''Bibhitaki''' is growing widely throughout the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka and SE Asia. In the Traditional system of medicine like | + | '''Bibhitaki''' is growing widely throughout the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka and SE Asia. In the Traditional system of medicine like Siddha and Unani. Medicinal uses have been described as it is works in disease of every system. This plant is belongs to Combretaceae family. |
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Respiratory problems}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Chronic constipation}}, {{Uses|Hoarseness}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Sore eyes}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}} | + | {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Respiratory problems}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Chronic constipation}}, {{Uses|Hoarseness}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Sore eyes}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}<ref name="Uses"/> |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | Beta-sitosterol,gallic acid,ellagic acid,ethyl gallate,galloyl glucose,chebulagic acid<ref name="chemical composition"/> | + | Beta-sitosterol,gallic acid,ellagic acid,ethyl gallate,galloyl glucose,chebulagic acid.<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn=Thare, Tare Mara|ml=Thani, Thannikka|sa=Akshah, Kasaghnah|ta=Semmaram, Vibidagam|te=Karshaphalamu|hi=Bahuvirya, Bahera|en=Bedda nut tree, Belliric myrobalan}} | + | {{Common names|kn=Thare, Tare Mara|ml=Thani, Thannikka|sa=Akshah, Kasaghnah|ta=Semmaram, Vibidagam|te=Karshaphalamu|hi=Bahuvirya, Bahera|en=Bedda nut tree, Belliric myrobalan}}.<ref name="Common names"/> |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
| − | {{Leaf|Simple| | + | {{Leaf|Simple|Alternate or opposite|The leaves are spiral, clustered at the twig ends and petiole 3-10 cm long, obovate, elliptic or obovate-elliptic, margin entire, secondary veins 7 - 10 pairs, pinnate, prominent, tertiary veins reticulate}}.<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long| | + | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Creamy white|5-20|Inflorescence axillary spikes and flowers sessile|Flowering season is March-May}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit|Ovoid|3 cm across| | + | {{Fruit|Ovoid|3 cm across|Slightly 5 ridged|With hooked hairs|1-seeded|Fruiting season is March-May}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
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==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
==Mode of Propagation== | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
{{Propagation|Seeds}}. | {{Propagation|Seeds}}. | ||
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| + | ==Season to grow== | ||
| + | Summer. | ||
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| + | ==Soil type required== | ||
| + | Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.<ref name="Soil type required"/> | ||
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| + | ==Ecosystem/Climate== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | The plant has a wide ecological range, succeeding in tropical and subtropical climates, but does not grow above 600 m altitude. It is found at elevations up to 1,400 metres in China<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | + | The plant has a wide ecological range, succeeding in tropical and subtropical climates, but does not grow above 600 m altitude. It is found at elevations up to 1,400 metres in China.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
| − | + | File:Terminalia bellerica 11.JPG|Leaves | |
| − | + | File:Terminalia bellerica AJT Johnsingh.JPG|Leaves and fruits | |
| − | + | Baheda (Gujarati- બહેડા) (3393800009).jpg|Flowers | |
| − | + | File:Terminalia bellierica P1140651 05.jpg|Fruits | |
| − | + | File:Terminalia bellerica 17.JPG|Seeds | |
| − | + | Bahera (in Manipuri) (3392698146).jpg|Flowers | |
| − | Baheda (Gujarati- બહેડા) (3393800009).jpg | + | Bahera (Urdu- بهيڙا) (3391882571).jpg|Flowers |
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| − | Bahera (Urdu- بهيڙا) (3391882571).jpg | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.mdidea.com/products/proper/proper06003.html | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.mdidea.com/products/proper/proper06003.html Phytochemicals]</ref> |
| − | + | <ref name="Leaf">Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 368</ref> | |
| − | <ref name="Leaf"> | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Terminalia+bellirica Cultivation Details]</ref> |
| − | + | <ref name="Uses">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:151</ref> | |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Terminalia+bellirica | + | <ref name="Soil type required">[https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Terminalia+bellirica#:~:text=Terminalia%20bellirica%20is%20a%20deciduous,and%20prefers%20well%2Ddrained%20soil. Soil type required]</ref> |
| + | <ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/a---l/cl/combretaceae/terminalia/terminalia-bellirica Common names]</ref> | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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* [http://www.phytojournal.com/archives/2016/vol5issue1/PartC/4-4-28.pdf Terminalia bellerica on Pharmacological activities of Baheda ] | * [http://www.phytojournal.com/archives/2016/vol5issue1/PartC/4-4-28.pdf Terminalia bellerica on Pharmacological activities of Baheda ] | ||
* [http://www.planetayurveda.com/library/bibhitaki-terminalia-bellerica Terminalia bellerica on planet ayurveda] | * [http://www.planetayurveda.com/library/bibhitaki-terminalia-bellerica Terminalia bellerica on planet ayurveda] | ||
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:19, 20 May 2021
Bibhitaki is growing widely throughout the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka and SE Asia. In the Traditional system of medicine like Siddha and Unani. Medicinal uses have been described as it is works in disease of every system. This plant is belongs to Combretaceae family.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 Season to grow
- 12 Soil type required
- 13 Ecosystem/Climate
- 14 How to plant/cultivate
- 15 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 16 Photo Gallery
- 17 References
- 18 External Links
Uses
Indigestion, Respiratory problems, Diarrhoea, Chronic constipation, Hoarseness, Cough, Sore eyes, Sore throats[1]
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Beta-sitosterol,gallic acid,ellagic acid,ethyl gallate,galloyl glucose,chebulagic acid.[2]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Thare, Tare Mara |
| Hindi | Bahuvirya, Bahera |
| Malayalam | Thani, Thannikka |
| Tamil | Semmaram, Vibidagam |
| Telugu | Karshaphalamu |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Akshah, Kasaghnah |
| English | Bedda nut tree, Belliric myrobalan |
.[3]
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Kashaya (Astringent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Madhura (Sweet)
Karma
Kapha, Pitta
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Alternate or opposite | The leaves are spiral, clustered at the twig ends and petiole 3-10 cm long, obovate, elliptic or obovate-elliptic, margin entire, secondary veins 7 - 10 pairs, pinnate, prominent, tertiary veins reticulate |
.[4]
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Creamy white | 5-20 | Inflorescence axillary spikes and flowers sessile |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovoid | 3 cm across | Slightly 5 ridged | With hooked hairs | 1-seeded | Fruiting season is March-May |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
Season to grow
Summer.
Soil type required
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.[5]
Ecosystem/Climate
How to plant/cultivate
The plant has a wide ecological range, succeeding in tropical and subtropical climates, but does not grow above 600 m altitude. It is found at elevations up to 1,400 metres in China.[6]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Scattered forests, Sunny mountain slopes.
Photo Gallery
Leaves
Leaves and fruits
Flowers
Fruits
Seeds
Flowers
Flowers
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References
- ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:151
- ↑ Phytochemicals
- ↑ Common names
- ↑ Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 368
- ↑ Soil type required
- ↑ Cultivation Details
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Indigestion
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Respiratory problems
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhoea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Chronic constipation
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Hoarseness
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cough
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore eyes
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore throats
- Herbs with Seeds used in medicine
- Herbs with Fruits used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Deciduous tree
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Scattered forests
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Sunny mountain slopes
- Herbs
- Combretaceae
