LITERARY REVIEW OF BIBHITAKA (TERMINALIA BELLIRICA. ROXB)
Dr. Arpita R. Kulkarni* and Dr. Apoorva M. Sangoram*
ABSTRACT
Bibhitaka is one of important ingredient of popular Ayurvedic formulation ‘Triphala choorna’. A well known plant which has been used for medicinal purpose regularly since vedic era. Part of Bibhitaka used mainly is fruit and seeds. Bibhitaka is well known for its astringent property and is used since ancient times for cough, sore throat, laryngitis, dyspepsia(internally) and for graying of hair(external application). Modern research shows Terminalia bellirica to be a
powerful adaptogen. This review article covers review of Bibhitaka from vedic era, samhitas granthas, Nighantus till date.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Bibhitaka, Charak Samhita, Sushrut Samhita, Nighantu.
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