Bahada
Terminalia bellirica
Medicinal Plants Difficulty: Easy Air purifying
📖 About this plant
Terminalia bellirica (syn. Terminalia bellerica — Bahera or ‘Bahada’ in Odia) is a large deciduous tree of the Combretaceae family. The tree is one of the three components of Triphala — the most famous Ayurvedic formula (along with Amla/Emblica officinalis and Haritaki/Terminalia chebula). Triphala is used for digestive health, detoxification, and as a rejuvenative tonic. Bahada fruits are used for respiratory conditions, eye diseases, and hair growth. Wood is used for furniture, plywood, and construction. Bark yields tannin and a black dye.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun
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Water
Regular; moderately drought-tolerant
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Humidity
Moderate
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Temperature
15-38°C
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Soil
Well-draining loam
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Fertilizer
Compost annually
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia
- 📏 Max height
- 20-30 m
- 📐 Spread
- 8-12 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Spring (greenish-white flowers in spikes)
- 🎨 Bloom color
- Greenish-white
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Deciduous dark green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 100+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic (medicinal)
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic (medicinal)
Common issues
- Leaf spot, stem borer, powdery mildew
💡 Care tips
- Plant in full sun. Harvest fruits sustainably. Combines with Amla and Harida for Triphala.
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