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Bael (Golden Apple / Bengal Quince)
Aegle marmelos
ବେଲ (Bela)बेल (Bel)Bilva
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Origin
- Indian subcontinent
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Deciduous thorny tree up to 12m; aromatic trifoliate alternate leaves, fragrant bisexual greenish-white flowers, and globose woody-shelled fruit with sweet aromatic pulp.
Traditional Uses
Chronic diarrhea, dysentery, peptic ulcers, diabetes, and colitis
Parts Used
Unripe fruit, leaves, root bark
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Kashaya, Tikta
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Improves digestion, regulates blood sugar, fights intestinal microbes, and reduces bowel inflammation
Precautions
Excessive consumption may aggravate constipation; monitor in pregnancy
Interesting Facts
Trifoliate leaves represent the Holy Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) and are sacred to Lord Shiva