Aegle Marmelos
INTODUCTION
Agle Marmelos is a herb commonly known as Bengal quince, Apple Wood, or Holy Fryit Tree in English; bael, bel, bilpatra or beli in Hindi and bilva in Sanskrit.
Bilva tree is regarded ‘auspicious’ in Hindu religion and is also referred to as, ‘Shivadruma,’ meaning- the tree of Shiva in ancient scriptures. Its wood and leaves are offered to Hindu gods, Shiva and Parvati.
Its ripe fruit is eaten fresh. Fruit-pulp is mixed with tamarind and sugar to make up a refreshing drink and also in preparing jams, nectar and squashes.
USES
Many parts of this tree including unripe and ripe fruits; fruit-pulp, rind of ripe fruits, bark, roots and bark of roots are used in various medicinal preparations.
- Green fruits: These possess effective digestive, astringent and stomachic properties. They are used in preparing ‘murabbas’.
- Ripe fruits: Relieves chronic dysentery and diarrhea. They act as tonic for brain and heart. They also relieve bacillary dysentery and assist in relieving of ulcerated mucosa of intestine.
- Roots: In the decoction form, roots relieve intermittent fever, melancholia and palpitation of heart. It is also an ingredient in preparing an Ayurvedic medicine called, ‘dashmool’.
- Leaves: Bitter tasting leaves act as febrifuge. ‘Poultice’ prepared using them relieves ophthalmic disorder and ulcer. Fresh leaves are used to relieve conditions like weak heart, beri-beri and dropsy.
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