Supports proper function of the bowels and promotes healthy stool formation 

Promotes healthy, solid stools

Dries excess kapha and soothes the mucus membranes in the intestines

Promotes the healthy movement of vata in the colon

Stimulates the digestive fire and eliminates natural toxins in the GI tract

Ayurvedic Energetics:

Rasa (taste): astringent, bitter

Virya (action): heating

Vipaka (post-digestive effect): pungent

Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for vata and kapha, may increase pitta in excess.

Commentary:

Bilva is an excellent herb for promoting the proper function of the bowels and healthy stool formation. Its astringent quality helps dry excess kapha in the colon while promoting the natural binding of the stool. Bilva soothes the mucus membranes in the intestines and its heating action helps balance the downward moving energies of vata. It also stimulates the digestive fire and eliminates natural toxins in the GI tract.