{"id":158721,"date":"2022-04-29T11:55:05","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T06:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=158721"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:44:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T13:44:56","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-bael","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-bael\/","title":{"rendered":"Bael (Aegle Marmelos): Uses, Benefits, Nutritional Value & Side Effects By Dr. Siddharth Gupta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Bael<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Bael<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Bael<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Bael<\/a><\/li>
How to Make Bael Juice<\/a><\/li>
Bael Recipes to Try<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Bael<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Bael<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Bael tree is considered a sacred tree in Indian tradition. Its leaves are often used in religious rituals and offered in prayers. It is known by many regional names: Adhararutha in Sanskrit, Iyalbudi in Tamil, Sriphalamu in Telugu, Billi in Gujarati, Bengal quince or stone apple in English and Bel in Hindi and Bengali 1<\/a><\/sup>. Its scientific name is Aegle marmelo<\/em>s, and is believed to be one of the most important medicinal plants in India, Ceylon, and Burma2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dNo drug has been longer and better known nor more appreciated by the inhabitants of India than the Bael fruit,\u201d said Chopra in his book, Indigenous Drugs of India (1982). Bael has been used in Ayurveda as a part of various formulations since ancient times to help with boils, dysentery, earaches, discharge from ears and fever\/cold 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Bael<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBael fruit is a nutrient-rich food that provides a variety of essential vitamins and minerals. According to available data, its nutritional composition includes 3<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Proteins:<\/strong> 1.8\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats: <\/strong>0.3\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Minerals:<\/strong> 1.7<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre: <\/strong>2.9<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 31.8\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 0.085\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus: <\/strong>0.050<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 0.60<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 0.008\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nOther than these nutrients, it also contains various essential amino acids, vitamins B1 and B2, and phytochemicals.^{<\/sup>It is observed that Bael contains the highest amount of alkaloids, flavonoids, and tannins compared to other medicinal plants}4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Bael<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBael has various properties, and it might play a role in helping with many diseases. It might possess the potential properties such as 5<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may act as an antidiarrhoeal agent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be an antimicrobial (effectively kills various microorganisms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have radioprotective potential (protects the body from the harmful effects of radiation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have anticancer potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an antipyretic (fever-reducing) agent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-ulcer properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be an antigenotoxic (prevents damage to DNA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be a diuretic (increases urine output)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an anti-inflammatory agent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Bael<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bael might have the following potential uses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. For Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAccording to animal studies 6<\/a><\/sup>, oral intake or injection of Bael fruit extract might help to lower blood glucose and haemoglobin-bound glucose levels. It might also help increase the level of insulin<\/a> in the blood and might help the conversion of glucose in the liver. Certain compounds (coumarins) present in the bael fruit extract might help in the secretion of insulin from the liver and thus might be helpful in lowering blood sugar levels.<\/p>
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