Botanic Garden Raw Baheda
Herb
Baheda Is Also Known As “Bibhitaki” In Sanskrit
Which Means “The One That Keeps Away From Diseases”. It Is One Of The Main
Constituents Of “Triphala” Which Is Used For The Management Of Common Cold,
Pharyngitis And Constipation. Baheda Tree Is A Large Deciduous Tree Found In
The Greater Part Of India. All Parts Of The Tree Are Used For Medicinal Purposes,
Especially The Dried Fruit. The Fruits Of Baheda Are Astringent (Bitter) And
Acrid (Sour) In Taste.
Baheda Is Beneficial In Relieving Cough And Cold Symptoms Due To Its
Antimicrobial And Anti-Allergic Properties. Taking Baheda Powder Along With Honey
Helps Relieve Cough As It Improves Immune Health. Baheda Churna Is An Effective
Home Remedy To Improve Digestion. It Can Be Prepared By Adding Baheda Churna To
A Glass Of Warm Water And Consumed Regularly. It Also Helps Prevent
Constipation By Loosening Stool And Promoting Bowel Movements Due To Its
Laxative Property.
According To Ayurveda, Baheda Powder Helps In Weight Loss As It Improves
Metabolism And Reduces Ama By Increasing The Digestive Fire.
Baheda Fruit Is Beneficial For Skin Problems Such As Acne And Acne Scars Due To
Its Antibacterial Property. Applying Baheda Fruit Powder With Rose Water On The
Face Prevents The Growth Of Bacteria. Massaging Baheda Powder Along With Rose
Water And Baheda Oil (Mixed With Coconut Oil) On The Hair And Scalp Helps
Promote Hair Growth And Controls Dandruff Due To Its Astringent And Ruksha
(Dry) Properties.
An Important Precaution With Baheda Is That It Should Be Avoided During
Hyperacidity Or Gastritis. This Is Because Of Its Hot Potency That Might
Increase These Conditions.
Synonyms Of Baheda
Terminalia Bellirica, Vibhita, Akaa, Aksaka,
Bhomora, Bhomra, Bhaira, Bayada, Beleric Myrobalan, Bahedan, Bahera, Tare Kai,
Shanti Kayi, Babelo, Balali, Tannikka, Bahera, Thanrikkai, Thanikkay, Bibhitaki
Source Of Baheda
Plant Based
1. Cough And Cold
Baheda 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.
Tips:
A. Take 1/4-1/2 Teaspoon Of Baheda Powder.
B. Mix It With Honey And Have It After Lunch And
Dinner.
C. Repeat Daily Till You Do Not Get Relief From
The Symptoms Of Cough And Cold.
2. . Constipation
Baheda 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.
Tips:
A. Take 1/2- 1 Teaspoon Of Baheda Powder.
B. Swallow It With Warm Water At Night Before
Sleeping.
C. Repeat Daily To Manage Constipation.
3. Weight
Loss
An Increase In Weight Is Due To Unhealthy
Food Habits And Lifestyle Which Leads To A Weak Digestive Fire. This 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.
Tips:
A. Take 1/2- 1 Teaspoon Of Baheda Powder.
B. Swallow It With Mild Hot Water After Taking
Lunch And Dinner.
4. Loss Of
Appetite And Bloating
Baheda 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.
Tips:
A. Take 1/2- 1 Teaspoon Of Baheda Powder.
B. Swallow It With Mild Hot Water After Taking
Lunch And Dinner.
C. Repeat This Daily To Manage Digestive
Problems.
Weak
Immunity
Baheda 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.
Tips:
A. Take 1/4-1/2 Teaspoon Of Baheda Powder.
B. Mix With Honey And Have It After Lunch And
Dinner.
C. Repeat Daily To Boost Immunity.
5. Acne And
Acne Scars
Baheda Fruit Has Antibacterial Properties
Which Makes It Effective For Controlling Acne And Acne Scars. This Is Due To
It's Kashaya (Astringent) And Rasayana (Rejuvenating) Properties.
Tips:
A. Take ½ - 1 Teaspoon Baheda Fruit Powder.
B. Add Rose Water To Make A Paste And Apply On
The Affected Area.
C. Wait For 2-3 Hours And Then Wash With Tap
Water.
D. Repeat This 2-3 Times A Week To Control Acne
And Acne- Scars.
6. Hair Loss And Dandruff
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.
Tips:
A. Take Baheda Fruit Powder.
B. Add Rose Water Or Honey And Make A Paste.
C. Apply To Hair And Scalp.
D. Wait For 2-3 Hours And Then Wash Thoroughly
With Tap Water.
E. Repeat This Twice A Week To Control Dandruff
And To Promote Natural Hair Growth
7. Wound
Baheda Oil Helps In Quick Healing Of Wound And
Skin Injury Due To Its Ropan (Healing) Quality. Baheda Oil Also Prevents
Secondary Infection In The Body.
Tips:
A. Take 2-3 Drops Of Baheda Oil.
B. Add Coconut Oil To It And Apply On The
Affected Area For Quick Wound Healing.
Baheda Powder
A. Take The Fruit Powder Of Baheda.
B. Add Coconut Oil To It And Apply On The Affected Area.
C. Let It To Sit For 2-3 Hours And Then Wash Thoroughly With Tap Water.
D. Use This Remedy 1-2 Times A Day For Effective Relief From Swelling And
Inflammation.
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