Bahera
Botanical Name: Terminalia belerica
Pharmacognosy & Source
Plant Part Used
Dried ripe fruits
Geographical Source
India, Southeast Asia
Macroscopic Features
Globular to ovoid fruits, velvety brown surface, astringent taste.
Constituents & Pharmacology
Active Constituents
Tannins (Gallic acid, Ellagic acid), Fixed oil
Pharmacological Actions
Astringent, expectorant, antimicrobial
Traditional Uses
Cough, respiratory disorders, component of Triphala
Safety & Warnings
Contraindications
Pregnancy (in excessive amounts)