Ingredient profile
Bibhitaki
Terminalia bellirica
One of the three fruits of Triphala, traditionally used to support digestion and the respiratory tract.
- Hindi
- बहेड़ा
- Sanskrit
- Bibhitaki
- Family
- Combretaceae
- Part used
- fruit
Traditional use
Bibhitaki is a tall deciduous tree that produces round, greyish fruits. The dried fruit rind is used in Ayurveda.
In Ayurvedic tradition
One of the three fruits of Triphala, bibhitaki is traditionally used to support digestion and the respiratory system and is especially associated with balancing kapha.
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): Astringent
- Guna (qualities): Light, dry
- Virya (potency): Heating
- Vipaka (post-digestive effect): Sweet
- Effect on the doshas: Balances kapha
How it is traditionally taken
Usually taken as part of Triphala powder or tablets.
Safety notes
Generally used in combination; follow product directions. Use as directed on the product label. This profile is for general education and is not medical advice.
References
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (monograph: Bibhitaki) pharmacopoeia