Thanrikkai (தான்றிக்காய்) is the fruit of the belleric myrobalan tree, the botanical Terminalia bellirica (family Combretaceae). AVM Herbals’ Thanrikkai Powder is titled “Bibhitaki” and its product information describes the part as one of the fruits of Triphala.
Names at a glance
- Tamil: தான்றிக்காய் (Thanrikkai) for the fruit; Tamil Wikipedia’s page for the tree is தான்றி (Thaanri)
- English: belleric myrobalan, bibhitaki, bahera, bastard myrobalan
- Botanical: Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. (family Combretaceae)
- Part used in AVM’s powder: fruit
Thanrikkai and its neighbours
English Wikipedia lists bahera, beleric and bastard myrobalan as names of Terminalia bellirica, and notes that the spelling bellerica, which Tamil Wikipedia also uses, is a widespread error for the correct bellirica. AVM Herbals lists Kadukkai Powder (haritaki, Terminalia chebula) and Nellikkai Powder (amla, Phyllanthus emblica) as separate products, and Thiripala Curnam as the classical combination of kadukkai, thanrikkai and nellikkai.
In the AVM Herbals range
Thanrikkai Powder is made from bibhitaki fruit. Its product page gives the directions for use and the pack size; please follow the directions on the pack. AVM Herbals lists it in the Digestion collection. See also Thiripala Curnam and the guides to Kadukkai and Nellikkai.
Herbal products are not suitable for everyone. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition, please speak to a qualified practitioner before starting any herbal product.
தமிழில் சுருக்கம்
தான்றிக்காய் என்பது தான்றி (Terminalia bellirica) மரத்தின் பழம். ஏவிஎம் ஹெர்பல்ஸின் தயாரிப்புத் தகவல் தான்றிக்காய் பொடியின் பகுதியாகப் பழத்தைக் குறிப்பிடுகிறது; கடுக்காய் பொடி, நெல்லிக்காய் பொடி, திரிபலா சூரணம் ஆகியவை தனிப் பொருள்கள். பயன்படுத்தும் முறைக்குத் தயாரிப்புப் பக்கத்தைப் பார்க்கவும்.
References
- Kew Plants of the World Online (POWO) — Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb., accepted species, family Combretaceae (botanical identity and accepted name only): powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:170982-1
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. (name record): ipni.org/n/170982-1
- English Wikipedia — Terminalia bellirica (common names; the spelling bellerica): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminalia_bellirica
- Tamil Wikipedia — தான்றி (Tamil name for the tree): ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/தான்றி
- AVM Herbals product listings: Thanrikkai Powder (title “Bibhitaki”, Tamil product name and ingredient line), Thiripala Curnam
These references establish the plant’s identity and accepted name and the Tamil names; the part comes from AVM Herbals’ own product information, not from a physical test of any batch, and none of this is evidence of health effects. This is general traditional-use information, not medical advice.
About this guide
Published by AVM Herbals. Prepared with AI assistance from the cited botanical sources and AVM product listings. Tamil wording is awaiting native review. Suggest a correction.