Behra's Details & Specifications

   (2 diseases can be cured by behra. Click here to find more)
 
Botanical Name :  Terminalia belerica Linn.
Hindi Name :  Behera (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Behra
  Back
 
 

Category

:  Astringent
 
 

Source

Fruits :  Ripe and dried
N/A :  N/A
N/A :  N/A
 
 

Family

:  Cobbretaceae
 
 
Geographical Source
The plant is indigenous to India
 
 

Identification

Organoleptic characteristics
Colour :  N/A
Seeds :  Behra
Taste :  Characteristic
Size :  Length 20-26 mm and diameter 14-22 mm.
Physical Standards
Total Ash :  N/A
Moisture :   Not more then 10.0 Percent
 
 

Chemical Constituents

Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :- Tannin (17 to 28 % ) Gallic acid Ellegic acid Ethyl gallate Galloyl glucose Chebulaginic acid
 
Minor
Minor chemical constituents of this herb are :- Phyllemblin b-sitosterol Mannitol Glucose Fructose Rhamnose
 
 

Storage

To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions:- Air tight containers Protection from light