SCIENTIFIC NAME: Aegle marmelos

 

HINDI NAME: Bilwa, Bael

 

ENGLISH NAME: Bengal Quince

 

FAMILY: Rutaceae

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Bilwa is one of the Dashamoola herbs (a Group of ten roots) &  is said to be a good source of vitamins. All components of the Bilwa tree (root, leaf, fruit, and seeds) can be used to treat a variety of ailments. Bilwa can be consumed as a fresh juice in the summer, as well as Bael tea, squash, murabba, and candy. In medicinal uses, it is utilised as a powder, capsule, or tablet. Unripe Bilwa fruit helps heal ailments caused by Vata and Kapha dosha imbalances. Because of its astringent, bitter, and pungent flavour, as well as its anti-inflammatory properties, it considerably aids digestion and other metabolic functions.

USES & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Effective in ulcerative colitis and chronic diarrhoea
• Improves digestive functioning
• Control cholesterol levels
• Cardiotonic
• Manages cough as it is an expectorant
• Aids in cure of urticaria
• Liver protective herb
• Wound healing action

PRECAUTIONS & SIDE EFFECTS

• It is typically recommended to keep blood sugar levels in check while using Bael.
• Large amounts of unripe bilwa might induce constipation.

HOW TO USE

• Bilwa leaves are high in vitamin C and can help heal scurvy.
• Bilwa leaf decoction with black pepper also aids in the treatment of constipation by loosening the faeces due to its laxative properties.
• unripe Bilwa fruit pulp combined with sugar or honey has been shown to be particularly beneficial in the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, and other gastrointestinal diseases.
• Massage Bilwa leaf powder into the scalp with coconut oil to promote hair development.
• Bilwa pulp may be used as a face pack to offer you younger-looking skin.
• The consumption of Bilwa fruit during pregnancy aids in the reduction of vomiting.