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Behra Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Terminalia belerica Linn. |
| English Name |
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Behra |
| Hindi Name |
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Behera |
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| CATEGORY |
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Astringent |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Fruits |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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| FAMILY |
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Cobbretaceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to India |
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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| Odour |
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Odourless |
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Characteristic |
| Size |
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Length 20-26 mm and diameter 14-22 mm. |
| Physical
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| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more then 10.0 Percent |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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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
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| Minor |
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Minor chemical constituents of this herb are :-
Phyllemblin
b-sitosterol
Mannitol
Glucose
Fructose
Rhamnose
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| CULTIVATION |
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The climatic conditions suitable for cultivation of this herb are:-
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| STORAGE |
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To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions:-
Air tight containers
Protection from light
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