Bibhitaki — Beleric Myrobalan

Ayurvedic herb Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) — Beleric Myrobalan. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Kashaya, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Kapha, Pitta.

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The second fruit of Triphala, Bibhitaki is excellent for balancing Kapha dosha. It supports the respiratory system and purifies the blood.

ⓘ Information

Property	Value	Description
Rasa	Kashaya	Kashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing
Guna	Laghu, Ruksha	Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
Virya	Ushna	Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
Vipaka	Madhura	Madhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
Prabhava	Kasahara, Krimighna, Chakshushya	Kasahara — relieves cough; Krimighna — anti-parasitic, destroys worms; Chakshushya — eye health promoter

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Bibhitaki is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Aksha, Karshaphala, Kalidruma, Vibhitaka

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Bibhitaki are: phala.

Main Indications

Bibhitaki is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Kasa, Shwasa, Swarabheda, Netraroga, Krimi.

Dosha Effects

Bibhitaki pacifies Kapha, Pitta.

It may aggravate Vata when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Bibhitaki is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Kaṣ¡ya

Guna (Quality)Rūkṣa, Laghu

Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa

Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Madhura

Karma (Action)Kaphapittajit, Bhedaka, Krmin¡¿ana, Cakṣuṣya, Ke¿ya, K¡sahara

Dose3-6 g of the drug in powder from

Therapeutic Uses: Svarabheda, Netraroga, K¡sa, Chardi, Krmiroga, Vibandha

Important Formulations: Triphal¡ Cūrḍa, Triphal¡di Taila, Lava´g¡di Vaui

Part Used: Frt.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part Used	Therapeutic Use	Identifiers	References
bark	Allergens	MESH:D000485,UMLS:C1320242	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
bark	Anemia	MESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9Z	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
bark	Antiemetics	MESH:D000932,UMLS:C0003297, ICD-11:XM4VY6	Contribution To The Medico-Botany Of East Godavari And West Godavari Districts Of Andhra Pradesh
bark	Asthma	MESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23	ISBN:9788183602525
bark	Common cold	MESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00	ISBN:9788183602525
bark	Cough	MESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12	ISBN:9788183602525
bark	Diuretics	MESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06	ISBN:9788173717062
bark	Hoarseness	MESH:D006685,UMLS:C0019825, ICD-11:MA82.10	ISBN:9788183602525
bark	Urination disorders	MESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0Y	ISBN:9788172363093
bark	Vitiligo	MESH:D014820,UMLS:C0042900, DOID:12306, ICD-11:ED63.0	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Allergens	MESH:D000485,UMLS:C1320242	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
fruit	Hair loss	MESH:D000505,UMLS:C0002170, DOID:987, ICD-11:ED70	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788183602525
fruit	Analgesics	MESH:D000700,UMLS:C0002771, ICD-11:XM49F7	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Anemia	MESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9Z	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
fruit	Antacids	MESH:D000863,UMLS:C0003138, ICD-11:XM37S3	ISBN:9788172363093
fruit	Anthelmintics	MESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0	ISBN:9788172363093, ISBN:9788173717062, ISBN:9788190648943
fruit	Anti-bacterial agents	MESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0	ISBN:9788172363093
fruit	Antiemetics	MESH:D000932,UMLS:C0003297, ICD-11:XM4VY6	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Antipyretics	MESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717062, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
fruit	Asthenia	MESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Asthma	MESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788183602525
fruit	Astringents	MESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363093, ISBN:9788183602525, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
fruit	Avian myeloblastosis virus	MESH:D009189,UMLS:C0026979	ISBN:9788172363093
fruit	Brain diseases	MESH:D001927,UMLS:C0006111, DOID:936	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Bronchitis	MESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Cathartics	MESH:D002400,UMLS:C0007422, ICD-11:XM6GE9	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
fruit	Common cold	MESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00	ISBN:9788183602525
fruit	Conjunctivitis	MESH:D003231,UMLS:C0009763, DOID:6195, ICD-11:9A60	ISBN:9788183602525
fruit	Constipation	MESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0	ISBN:9788190648943
fruit	Cough	MESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12	Glimpses Of Medico-Botany Of Bastar District (M.P.), ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788173717062, ISBN:9788183602525, ISBN:9788190648943
fruit	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717062, ISBN:9788183602525, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
fruit	Disinfectants	MESH:D004202,UMLS:C0012682, ICD-11:XM7DD6	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
fruit	Dysentery	MESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.Z	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Dyspepsia	MESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Edema	MESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1	ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Expectorants	MESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Eye diseases	MESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1Z	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788173717062, ISBN:9788183602525, ISBN:9788190648943
fruit	Fever	MESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Flatulence	MESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08	ISBN:9788172363093, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Gastrointestinal diseases	MESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2Z	ISBN:9788172363093, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Graves ophthalmopathy	MESH:D049970,UMLS:C0339143, ICD-11:5A02.0	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Hair dyes	MESH:D006202,UMLS:C0018501, ICD-11:ED73.10	ISBN:9788183602525
fruit	Headache	MESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.Z	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Hematologic diseases	MESH:D006402,UMLS:C0018939, DOID:74, ICD-11:3C0Z	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
fruit	Hemorrhage	MESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Hemorrhoids	MESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.Z	ISBN:9788172361266, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
fruit	Hemostasis	MESH:D006487,UMLS:C0019116	ISBN:9788183602525
fruit	Hemostatics	MESH:D006490,UMLS:C0019120	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	HIV-1	MESH:D015497,UMLS:C0019704, ICD-11:1C62.0	ISBN:9788172363093
fruit	Hoarseness	MESH:D006685,UMLS:C0019825, ICD-11:MA82.10	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788183602525, ISBN:9788190648943
fruit	Inflammation	MESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
fruit	Jaundice	MESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1	ISBN:9788172363093
fruit	Laxatives	MESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363093, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Leprosy	MESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717062, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
fruit	Leukorrhea	MESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3A	ISBN:9788172363093
fruit	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9788172363093
fruit	Myocardial depressant factor	MESH:D009201	ISBN:9788172363093
fruit	Neoplasms	MESH:D009369,UMLS:C0027651, DOID:162, ICD-11:2E2Z	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Nasal disease	MESH:D009668,UMLS:C0028432, DOID:2825, ICD-11:CA0Z	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
fruit	Pain	MESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3Z	ISBN:9788183602525
fruit	Pharyngitis	MESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.Z	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Pulmonary eosinophilia	MESH:D011657,UMLS:C0034068, DOID:9498, ICD-11:CB02	ISBN:9788172363093
fruit	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363093, ISBN:9788173717062, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
fruit	Skin diseases	MESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0Z	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Sleep initiation and maintenance disorders	MESH:D007319,UMLS:C0021603	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Spermatocidal agents	MESH:D013089,UMLS:C0037862	ISBN:9788172363093
fruit	Splenomegaly	MESH:D013163,UMLS:C0038002, ICD-11:ME10.01	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Thirst	MESH:D013894	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Tuberculosis	MESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1Z	ISBN:81-204-0828-4
fruit	Ulcer	MESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582	ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Urination disorders	MESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0Y	ISBN:9788172363093, ISBN:9788173717062
fruit	Vomiting	MESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1	ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717062, ISBN:9788190648943
fruit	Wounds and injuries	MESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251	ISBN:9788183602525
rhizome	Antiemetics	MESH:D000932,UMLS:C0003297, ICD-11:XM4VY6	Contribution To The Medico-Botany Of East Godavari And West Godavari Districts Of Andhra Pradesh
seed	Hair loss	MESH:D000505,UMLS:C0002170, DOID:987, ICD-11:ED70	ISBN:9788183602525
seed	Hair diseases	MESH:D006201,UMLS:C0018500, DOID:421, ICD-11:ED7Y	ISBN:9788183602525
seed	Hair dyes	MESH:D006202,UMLS:C0018501, ICD-11:ED73.10	ISBN:9788183602525
seed	Narcotics	MESH:D009294,UMLS:C0027415	ISBN:9788172361266
seed	Pain	MESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3Z	ISBN:9788183602525
seed	Skin diseases	MESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0Z	ISBN:9788183602525
seed	Thirst	MESH:D013894	ISBN:9788183602525
seed	Urinary calculi	MESH:D014545,UMLS:C0042018, ICD-11:GB70.Z	ISBN:9788171360536
seed	Vomiting	MESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1	ISBN:9788183602525
whole plant	Anthelmintics	MESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0	ISBN:9788183602525
whole plant	Anti-infective agents	MESH:D000890,UMLS:C0003204, ICD-11:XM4TV0	ISBN:9788183602525
whole plant	Appetite stimulants	MESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447	ISBN:9788183602525
whole plant	Cataract	MESH:D002386,UMLS:C0086543, DOID:83, ICD-11:9B10	ISBN:9788183602525
whole plant	Chronic disease	MESH:D002908,UMLS:C0008679	ISBN:9788183602525
whole plant	Corneal opacity	MESH:D003318,UMLS:C0010038	ISBN:9788183602525
whole plant	Eye diseases	MESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1Z	ISBN:9788183602525
whole plant	Flatulence	MESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08	ISBN:9788183602525
whole plant	Hemorrhoids	MESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.Z	ISBN:9788183602525
whole plant	Myopia	MESH:D009216,UMLS:C0027092, DOID:11830, ICD-11:9D00.0	ISBN:9788183602525
whole plant	Thirst	MESH:D013894	ISBN:9788183602525
	Immunostimulant	MESH:D000276,UMLS:C0001551	ISBN:9788183602525
	Aging	MESH:D000375,UMLS:C0001811, ICD-11:MG2A	ISBN:9788183602525
	Hair loss	MESH:D000505,UMLS:C0002170, DOID:987, ICD-11:ED70	ISBN:9788183602525
	Analgesics	MESH:D000700,UMLS:C0002771, ICD-11:XM49F7	ISBN:9788172363093
	Anemia	MESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9Z	ISBN:9788172363093
	Anorexia	MESH:D000855,UMLS:C1971624, DOID:8689, ICD-11:MG43.7	ISBN:9788172363093
	Antiemetics	MESH:D000932,UMLS:C0003297, ICD-11:XM4VY6	Contribution To The Medico-Botany Of East Godavari And West Godavari Districts Of Andhra Pradesh
	Anti-inflammatory agents	MESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1	ISBN:9788172363093
	Antipyretics	MESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7	ISBN:9788172360818
	Antirheumatic agents	MESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2	ISBN:9788172363093
	Arthritis	MESH:D001168,UMLS:C0003864, DOID:848, ICD-11:FA2Z	ISBN:9788172363093
	Ascites	MESH:D001201,UMLS:C0003962, ICD-11:ME04	ISBN:9788172363093
	Astringents	MESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6	ISBN:9788172360818
	Cough	MESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12	ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788183602525
	Dyspepsia	MESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3	ISBN:9788173717062
	Edema	MESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1	ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172363093
	Disorder of ejaculation	UMLS:C0235969	ISBN:9788172363093
	Eye diseases	MESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1Z	ISBN:9788172360818
	Gout	MESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25	ISBN:9788172363093
	Hair diseases	MESH:D006201,UMLS:C0018500, DOID:421, ICD-11:ED7Y	ISBN:9788173717062
	Headache	MESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.Z	ISBN:9788172360818
	Hemostasis	MESH:D006487,UMLS:C0019116	ISBN:9788183602525
	Hoarseness	MESH:D006685,UMLS:C0019825, ICD-11:MA82.10	ISBN:9788172360818
	Hypoglycemic agents	MESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616	ISBN:9788172363093
	Laxatives	MESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3	ISBN:9788183602525
	Leprosy	MESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20	ISBN:9788172360818
	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9788172363093
	Nootropic agents	MESH:D018697,UMLS:C0242913	ISBN:9788183602525
	Increase physical endurance, strength and stamina	MESH:D010807	ISBN:9788183602525
	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9788183602525
	Respiratory tract infections	MESH:D012141,UMLS:C0035243, ICD-11:CA45	ISBN:9788183602525
	Skin diseases	MESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0Z	ISBN:9788173717062
	Spasm	MESH:D013035,UMLS:C0037763, ICD-11:MB47.3	ISBN:9788183602525
	Vitiligo	MESH:D014820,UMLS:C0042900, DOID:12306, ICD-11:ED63.0	ISBN:9788173717062