Bael Fruit Powder / Aegle Marmelos / Vilva

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Family: Rutaceae

Genus: Aegle

Binomial name: Aegle marmelos

Bael is a fruit loaded with essential nutrients. This aromatic fruit is grown on the bael tree. This tree is also known as the “Tree of Lord Shiva” and has sacred value in India. Bael is scientifically known as Aegle marmelos.

It is a medium size tree that comes with pale brown bark and slender branches. Almost all parts of this tree such as fruits, bark, leaf, root, and seeds are beneficial to treat various health problems.

The Bael fruits are greenish-gray in color, and the woody exterior turns yellow when it’s ready to ripen. Consuming the juice prepared by using bael fruit provides a cooling effect on the body that keeps you hydrated. 

Health Benefits

• Bael fruits are good for all digestive problems. Due to the anti-fungal and antibacterial properties of this fruit, it helps to control gastric ulcers.
• Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of bael, it is an excellent remedy for skin infections like itchy bumps, skin rashes, etc.
• Bael juice helps to control cholesterol and reduce the blood cholesterol level. The fruit has rich antioxidant properties that reduce the risk of heart-related problems.
• The minerals in the bael fruits help to flush out the toxins from the body and purify the blood. It acts as a natural detoxifying agent that ensures liver and kidney health.
• The extract of the bael fruit contains a good amount of antioxidant properties, it has the ability to fight against free radicals. So it reduces the risk of cancer.