Baheda - बहेड़ा - bedda nuts - Terminalia bellirica

Introduction:

          The trees of beleric myrobalan are long, wide and high. Its tree is 18 to 30 miters high whose bark’s width is about 2 centimeters. Mostly, its trees are found on mountains and upper areas. Its shadow is useful for the health. Its leaves are like the banyan. Its trees are found in all areas. Its leaves are about 10 to 20 centimeters long and 6 to 9 centimeters wide. Its fruit is round like egg and 3 centimeters long which is known as “Beleric myrobalan”. We find a kernel inside it which is sweet. Its fruit’s peel is used as medicine.

Name In Different Languages:

English           :        Beleric myrobalan

Hindi               :       Baheda

Latin               :       Terminelia belerica

Sanskrit          :        Vibhitak

Marathi           :        Beheda

Gujarati          :        Baheda

Bengali           :        Bahede

Kannada         :        Tarikayi

Malayalam      :        Tanni

Tamil              :        Akknad

Telugu            :        Balla

Persian           :        Valeele

Quality: 

Beleric myrobalan eliminates constipation and makes the stomach strong. It increases appetite and eliminates gas trouble with the help of the motions. It cures urticaria, headacheand piles. Beleric myrobalan makes healthy and strong to the eyes and brain. It brings phlegm out and reduces hair whiteness. Beleric myrobalan eliminates phlegm and bile. It makes hair silky and cures hoarseness. It ends intoxication and filters blood. It kills stomach worms. Beleric myrobalan is very useful to cure tuberculosis and leprosy.

Useful in various diseases :

1. Burning sensation of the feet and hands:

Grind kernel of beleric myrobalan with water and apply it on the hands and feet, it provides relief.

2. Constipation:

4. Sexual power:

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Courtesy : AyurvedShala