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This small, dry fruit has a specific drying, astringing and strengthening action on the mucus membranes throughout the body, especially in the lungs, intestines and urinary system.","key_benefits":"Strengthens urinary system\r\nSupports mucus membranes in lungs","how_does_it_feel":"Bibhitaki is a large deciduous tree native to Indian forests and plains, growing up to 20 metres in height. It has a distinctive thick, dark green bark and a large crown canopy. Leaves are often clustered towards the ends of branches and the flowers are a greenish\/yellow colouring arranged in spikes and produce a distinctive and often unpleasant odour. The fruits of this plant, which is the portion used medicinally, are green when young and then turn a yellow colour and become slightly ribbed to touch when they are mature.","hdif_image_1":1451,"hdif_image_2":1433,"hdif_image_3":1418,"hdif_video":"","sense":[31,27],"what_can_i_use_it_for":"Bibhitaki is a naturally strong astringent, tonifying mucous membranes throughout the body, with a particularly strong effect within the digestive tract, improving peristaltic motion. It has also demonstrated the ability to reduce lipid volume in the blood stream, impacting upon blood cholesterol levels and heart health. Bibhitaki contains a small portion of cardiac glycosides which, alongside its ability to reduce lipid congestion, protect the functioning of the heart.","into_the_heart_of":"<img class=\" wp-image-8231 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/21123553\/120122_bibhitaki-2-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"454\" height=\"301\" \/>\r\n\r\nBibhitaki is a potent astringent and tonifying herb for the body\u2019s mucous membranes. The astringent qualities of this plant make it effective at drying and removing excessive levels of congestive mucous or fluid build-up present within the body. It has a particular affinity for the digestive tract, being part of the famous Ayurvedic formula for the digestion known as Triphala. It encourages strength and tone within the digestive system, and improves digestive motion and efficiency. 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