The large deciduous tree of Baheda is found widely throughout India, in areas with altitudes of up to one thousand meters. With a brownish grey colored bark, the tree usually grows up a height of 30 meters, when matured. Alternately there are broadly elliptic leaves clustered towards the end of the branches, which grow up to 10 to 12 cm in length and 7 to 14 cm in breadth. The flowers blossom in the month of may and have quite offensive colors, yet are quite simple solitary flowers in auxiliary spikes. The fruits of this tree are ovoid grey drupes, and the amazing kernels are sweet. In India this herb is native and abundantly found in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Maharashtra.
Following is the scientific recognition of this herb and how it is differentiated and known in the ayurvedic and scientific world.
Botanical Names: Beleric, Belliric Myrobalan and Baehra
Family Name: Combretaceae
Popular Names: Beleric Myrobalan, Bibhitaki, Bahera, Bahira, Bilhitak, Baheda, Vibhidhaka, Bastard Myrobalan and Bedda Nut
Parts Used: Fruit
There are many chemicals inside the Baheda plant and many of these are used for medications and treating ailments. The chemicals found in Baheda are: sitosterol, gallic acid, ellagic acid, chebulagic acid, galloyl glucose, fatty acid, protein, oxalic acid, tannin, palmitic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, galactose, glucose and ethyl gallate. Although some of these chemicals have complex scientific terms but chemicals like glucose and proteins help us understand how vital this herb for the human body. In regard to the uses of these chemicals, the plant itself is very beneficial in helping various ailments and diseases. This herb is one of the key ingredients in Triphala, which is a mixture of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibitaki (Terminalia belerica) and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula).
Baheda has been proven beneficial for the hair, throat and eyes because it is a rejuvenating herb and a laxative and the seed oil and/or fruit paste produced from this is often used to reduce pain or swelling on different parts of the body. The seed oil is also an excellent agent for preventing skin diseases and premature hair graying. Before sprays and other advanced medications were invented things like the Baheda fruit were powdered and used to effectively stop open bleeding wounds. The baked pieces of the fruit are often used as a supplement to get rid of cough and common cold.
Conjunctivitis can be effectively treated by applying the fruit paste on the eyelids. Numerous other eye ailments like myopia, corneal opacity immature cataract, and chronic and acute infective conditions are treated with this fruit. Many hair products, oils etc., contain the Baheda fruit as a chief ingredient because it helps heighten hair growth and the blackness of the color. It can be consumed on a daily basis and is very beneficial for the body.
Rejuvenator and laxative
Good for hair, throat and eyes
Beneficial in pain and swelling
Good results in skin diseases and premature graying of hair
Helpful in cough, cold, hoarseness of voice and asthma
Alleviate pain and burning sensation
Boost hair growth and impart black color to the hair
Used to dress wounds to arrest the bleeding
Act as an astringent and anti-diarrheal
Used in making medicated hair oil
Useful in eye ailments such as myopia, corneal opacity, conjunctivitis, immature cataract, chronic and acute infective conditions
Helpful in loss of appetite, flatulence, piles and worms
Useful in case of excessive thirst and vomiting
Alleviate cough and relieve blocked phlegm
Control bleeding in the sputum and ease bronchospasm
Prevent aging and impart longevity
Improve immunity and mental faculties
Enhance the body resistance against diseases
Help in Lowering cholesterol and blood pressure
Digestive disorders, dyspepsia, flatulence, hemorrhoids, constipation (unripe fruit), chronic diarrhea and dysentery (dry fruit), intestinal parasites, hepatosplenomegaly, cholelithiasis, fever, sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, insomnia, pharyngitis, laryngitis, cough, colitis, catarrh, skin diseases, edema, ophthalmia, alopecia, premature graying of hair, headache, congestion of eyes, ears and nose, bladder stones, cardiac congestion.
Servings per container: 60
Each Capsules Contains: 250 mg baheda extract
Take 1-2 capsules twice a day after meal or as directed by your health practitioner.
Baheda should be avoided during pregnancy because some evidence has been found showing unsafe signs regarding pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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