Pibehitake | Medicinal plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
It is an ingredient in Triphala and has a traditional use for digestive aids. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Bibhitaki
Latin name
Terminalia bellirica
Common names
Bibhitaki
foreign names
Terminalia bellirica
The group
Combretaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
South Asia; Ayurveda
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Combretaceae family, the scientific name Terminalia bellirica is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
fruits
chemical components
Tannins and gallic acid
Properties and medical uses
It is an ingredient in Triphala and has a traditional use for digestive aids.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of the fruit may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Blood sugar may be lowered; the quality of the mixture and the dosage are important.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
South Asia; Ayurveda
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Terminalia bellirica are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
South Asia; Ayurveda.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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