- Terminalia bellirica, also known as baheda, bahera, beleric, or bastard myrobalan, is a huge deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia's plains and lower hills, where it is also planted as an avenue tree. It is one of the key ingredients of "Triphala," which is used to treat common colds, pharyngitis, and constipation. All components of the tree, particularly the dried fruit, are utilized for medicinal purposes. Baheda's fruits have an astringent (bitter) and acrid (sour) flavor.