Thandrikai Powder 50gm

Beleric / Thandrikai / Tandra Chettu / Bahera / Taarekaayi Mara / Baheda / Bibhitaki Powder 50gm

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Hindi  - Bahera   Tamil  - Thandrikai  Powder Telugu - Vadikaya    Kannada - Tarekapi 

Sanskrit - Baheda, Bibhitaki  Common English Names  - Beleric  Powder  Botanical Name  - Terminalia Bellirica

About Baheda / Thandrikai:

Terminalia bellirica, known as bahera or Baheda / Thandrikai or bastard myrobalan, Sanskrit: Bibhitaka, Aksha ), is a large deciduous tree common on plains and lower hills in Southeast Asia, where it is also grown as an avenue tree. The basionym is Myrobalanus bellirica Gaertn.This spelling error is now widely used, causing confusion. The correct name is Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. The leaves are about 15 cm long and crowded toward the ends of the branches. Beleric / Thandrikai is considered a good fodder for cattle. Terminalia bellirica seeds have an oil content of 40%, whose fatty-acid methyl ester meets . The seeds are called bedda nuts. In traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Beleric / Thandrikai is known as "Bibhitaki" (Marathi: "Behada or Bhenda") (Terminalia bellirica). Its fruit is used in the popular Indian herbal rasayana treatment triphala. In Sanskrit it is called bibhitaka . In India, Neemuch (A Town in Malwa Region of Madhya Pradesh) is a major trading centre of De-Skinned Baheda & Whole Fruits of Beleric (Thandrikai). This tree, in Sanskrit Bibhita and Bibhitaka (fearless), is avoided by the Hindus of Northern India, who will not sit in its shade, as it is supposed to be inhabited by demons. Two varieties of Beleric / Thandrikai are found in India, one with nearly globular fruit, 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter, the other with ovate and much larger fruit. The pulp of the fruit ( Beleric myrobalan ) is considered by ayurvedic physicians to be astringent and laxative, and is prescribed with salt and long pepper in infections of the throat and chest.

As a constituent of the triphala (three fruits), i.e., emblic, Baheda / Thandrikai and chebulic myrobalans, it is employed in a great number of diseases, and the kernel is sometimes used as an external application to inflamed parts. On account of its medicinal properties the tree bears the Sanskrit synonym of Anila-ghnaka, or "wind-killing." According to the Nighantus the kernels are narcotic. The fruits are commercially used for tanning hides into leather, often in combination with other tanning materials. Baheda / Thandrikai is principally used in the production of sole leather. The fruits yield a dye that is occasionally used together with iron sulphate for dyeing black cloth and matting, as a cheap substitute for indigo, and for the preparation of ink. The kernels can be eaten, but they possess narcotic properties. The oil extracted from the kernels is used for hair-oil and in the manufacture of soap. The fruits are much applied in local medicine, for instance in Java and India. Unripe fruits are purgative, whereas ripe fruits are astringent and often employed in a mixture with chebulic myrobalan (Terminalia chebula Retz.) in cases of diarrhoea, haemorrhoids and dropsy. The wood is considered to be of little value. It is used for construction in regions where other timber is scarce or expensive. Baheda / Thandrikai is used e.g. for boxes, furniture, and house construction after being steeped in water to make it more durable. Large-sized stems are used for dug-outs. The tree also yields a good-quality firewood and charcoal.

 

Amazing Health Benefits of Baheda / Thandrikai Powder :

 

• Cough and Cold:

Baheda / Thandrikai Powder is an effective herb in managing cough and cold. Baheda controls cough, releases mucus, clears air passages, thus allowing the patient to breathe freely. This is due to its Kapha balancing property.

• Diabetes:

Baheda / Thandrikai Powder helps in regulating blood sugar levels and decreases insulin sensitivity in the body, so it is a very useful remedy for Diabetes patients. One more thing as many diabetic medicines has side effects along with regulating blood sugar levels, but Baheda / Thandrikai Powder do not have any side effects at all. It is an herbal remedy for diabetes. It decreases the insulin sensitivity and regulates the sugar levels in the blood.

 

• Constipation

Baheda / Thandrikai Powder is a natural laxative and contains dietary fibers which are digestive agents fights with constipation. Baheda / Thandrikai Powder is a natural remedy for Constipation Patients. It is one of the most important herbs which is used to relieve constipation. This is because of its Rechana (laxative) property. It gives soothing and lubricating effect on the gastroenteric tract and helps in easy expulsion of stool.

• Weight Loss:

An increase in weight is due to unhealthy food habits and lifestyle which leads to a weak digestive fire. Baheda / Thandrikai Powder increases accumulation of Ama causing an imbalance in Meda dhatu and thus resulting in excessive weight or obesity. Baheda is useful to control obesity as it helps improve metabolism and reduce Ama by increasing the digestive fire. This is because of its Ushna (hot) potency. It also removes accumulated waste products in the intestine due to its Rechana (laxative) property.

• Loss of appetite and bloating:

Baheda / Thandrikai Powder helps to manage loss of appetite, thirst, bloating and flatulence. This is due to its Ushna (hot) potency. Baheda enhances the Pachak Agni (digestive fire) which helps in digesting the food easily. It also helps to manage constipation due to its Rechana (laxative) nature.Beleric (Thandrikai) Powder helps to manage loss of appetite, thirst, bloating and flatulence.

• Weak Immunity:

Baheda / Thandrikai Powder helps to increase immunity and promote longevity due to its Rasayana (rejuvenating) property. It helps to fight against infections in the body and prevent recurrent seasonal infections. 

 

• Removes Acne and Ulcer:

Baheda / Thandrikai Powder fruit has antibacterial properties which makes it effective for controlling acne, acne scars and ulcers. . This is due to it's Kashaya (astringent) and Rasayana (rejuvenating) properties.

• Fights With Skin Allergies:

Baheda / Thandrikai Powder is very useful in fighting with skin allergies. It treats skin allergies in the ears and nose caused by earrings and nose ring. Ornaments made of Gold and Silver don’t cause any skin allergy but artificial jewelry made of metal cause allergies and skin rashes.

 

• Hair Loss and Dandruff:

Baheda / Thandrikai Powder is a very useful remedy for hair fall in the form of Bibhitaki herbal Powder. It also prevents Dandruff and Lice infection. Regular use of Bibhitaki  is good for your Hair. Baheda helps in promoting hair growth and controls dandruff. This is because of its Kashaya (astringent) and Ruksha (dry) properties. It helps remove excess oil and keeps the scalp dry to prevent the growth of dandruff. Baheda also has unique Keshya (hair growth enhancer) property that boosts hair growth resulting in thick and healthy hair.

 

• Wound:

Baheda / Thandrikai Powder helps in quick healing of wound and skin injury due to its Ropan (healing) quality. Beleric / Thandrikai Powder also prevents secondary infection in the body.

 

How to use Baheda / Thandrikai Powder :

 

For Cough, Asthma & Indigestion:

Now take about 5 Grams of the Baheda / Thandrikai Powder and boil it along with 500 ml of water till it reduces to about 300 ml. Drink about 100 ml of this decoction 2 times (morning and evening). This remedy will give good relief from indigestion, asthma and cough.

 

For Constipation

Take 5 Grams of Baheda / Thandrikai Powder, mix with warm water and drink at night before sleeping. Repeat daily to manage constipation.

 

For Weight Loss:

Take 5 Grams of Baheda / Thandrikai Powder. Swallow it with mild hot water after taking lunch and dinner.

 

For General use:

5 Grams of Baheda / Thandrikai Powder can be mixed with hot water and drink it twice a day. 

 

For Weak Immunity:

Take 5 Grams of Baheda / Thandrikai Powder. Mix with honey and have it after lunch and dinner. Repeat daily to boost immunity.

 

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