Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Binomial name: Aegle marmelos
Bael leaves are basically used to worship Lord Shiva in India. It is a three-pronged leaf, which is accepted to represent the shiva’s spear. Moreover, the most valuable plant is traditional Ayurveda. All part of this plant is used as a medicine to balance vata, pitta, and Kapha doshas.
Bael is scientifically known as Aegle marmelos, it’s native to India and Southeast Asia. Bael is also known as wood apple, golden apple, Japanese Bitter Orange, Bilva, and Bengal Quince.
Health Benefits
- The extract of the bael leaves has antiviral and antifungal properties, so it helps to treat infections in the skin.
- The bael leaves also have antioxidant properties that effectively fight against radiation damage to the GI tract.
- Bael leaves also help to reduce inflammation and are highly recommended to treat stomach ulcers.
- Consuming the bael leaves helps to control blood sugar levels, which is good for diabetic patients.
- Drinking bael leaf juice helps to stop hair fall and smoothen the dry and unpleasant hair.
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