Tree Name: Bahera / Baheda
Botanical Name: Terminalia bellirica
Family: Combretaceae
Origin / Distribution:
Native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in forests and
plains across India, especially in tropical and subtropical regions.
Role of Tree in Society:
 An important medicinal and forest tree in India.
 Provides shade and helps maintain ecological balance.
 The fruit is widely used in traditional medicine and herbal preparations.
Ethical / Cultural Value:
 Considered a valuable plant in Ayurvedic traditions.
 The fruit of Bahera is one of the three ingredients of the famous Ayurvedic formulation
Triphala (Haritaki, Bahera, and Amla).
 Associated with traditional knowledge of herbal healing in Indian culture.
Medicinal Value:
 Fruits are used for treating cough, cold, and respiratory disorders.
 Helps improve digestion and liver function.
 Used in Ayurvedic medicine for eye diseases and hair health.
 Known for antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.