Bael Fruit — Dried
Botanical name: (Aegle marmelos)
Also Known As: Bengal quince, Bilva, or Stone Apple
Bael fruit is found wild all over the sub—Himalayan forests. It is sacred to Hindus and is the fruit offered to Lord Shiva; a deity of Hinduism. Bael is also considered to be an emblem of fertility. All parts of this tree have medicinal qualities. The fruit contains volatile oils, pectin, and tannins. The wood—ash is rich in minerals and phosphates. The fruit is rich in riboflavin and is used in numerous products like candy, squash, toffee, slab, pulp powder, and nectar.
This tree has anti—bilious, anti—parasitic, antipyretic, aphrodisiac, aromatic, alterative, astringent, digestive, stomachic, stimulant, tonic, and laxative properties. The fruit is also good for nourishing the heart and brain. It also has wound healing properties. In homeopathy bael fruit leaves are used in treating conjunctivitis and styes, rhinitis, coccygodynia, and nocturnal seminal emission associated with amorous dreams.
Dried slices of the fruit are sold by us as we have tried them. The traditional method are soaked and boiled, strained free of fiber and the liquid sweetened and drunk as a tisane (infusion).
This may be diluted with water and ice and a squeeze of lime juice added to make a refreshing drink.
Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration, and this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. We at eSutras do not recommend internal use of supplements or herbs without prior consultation with your doctor or herbalist.
