Family Name: Combretaceae
Botanical Name(s): Beleric, Belliric Myrobalan, Baehra
Popular Name(s): Beleric Myrobalan, Bibhitaki, Bhaira Bahira, Bilhitak, Bahera, Vibhidhaka
Parts Used: Fruit
Habitat: Grown throughout India.
Description: Terminalia belerica is a large deciduous tree traditionally called as Baheda or Bibitaki. The extract is derived from the fruits, which is well-known commercial myrobalan, called Belliric Myrobalan. It is unique in being both laxative and astringent.
Uses: It is used in coughs and sore throat. Its pulp is used in dropsy, piles and diarrhea. It is also useful in Leprosy, fever and hair care. It is also used in Oxalic acid and preparation if ink.