Balilaj - myrobalana bellerica

Essence.
By nature they are close to emblic myrobalans; their pulp is sweet and tastes similar to hazelnuts.

Nature.
Cold in the first degree, dry in the second.

Actions and properties.
They have a cleansing and thinning force, as well as an astringent force.

Nutritional organs.
Myrobalans strengthen the stomach by their tanning effect and tightening of its walls and are useful in relaxing and moistening the stomach. Nothing has such a strong effect on the stomach as myrobalans.

Eruption organs.
Myrobalans often strengthen the stomach, but, according to some, they only soften it; the latter is obvious. Their benefits for the rectum and anus are great.