What is Terminalia bellirica in Chinese medicine?
Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn. Roxb. TB) is a traditional herbal combination used in Chinese medicine for the treatment of a broad range of diseases. In this study, thirty KM mice were randomly divided into control (N), infection group (NS), and the TB protection group (HS). Terminalia bellirica, commonly known as Bahera, is a plant from the Combretaceae family, recognized for its traditional medicinal uses including wound healing, treatment of skin diseases, and other applications such as astringent, brain tonic, and antiseptic.
What are the benefits of Terminalia bellirica?
People use Terminalia bellirica for constipation, cough, diabetes, diarrhea, high cholesterol, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Don’t confuse Terminalia bellirica with other Terminalia species, including Terminalia chebula and Terminalia arjuna. Terminalia bellerica is used to protect the liver and to treat respiratory conditions, including respiratory tract infections, cough, and sore throat. Terminalia chebula is used for dysentery.