Organic Aegle Marmelos (Bhel) Fruits
Organic Aegle Marmelos (Bhel) Fruits
| Product Type | C&S / TBC |
| English/ Common Name | Apple Wood, Bengal Quince |
| Botanical Name | Aegle marmelos |
| Indian Name | Bael, Bel Patra, Vili, Shriphal, Sriphal, Bilva, Shiva Drum |
| Origin | India |
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General Usage
Aegle marmelos fruit aids in digestion and relieves stomach irritation. It is also considered helpful in treating diarrhea, dysentery, and other digestive ailments. The unripe, dried fruit is astringent, digestive, and stomachic. This is prescribed in Ayurveda for diarrhea and dysentery. The half-ripe fruit improves digestion. The Aegle marmelos fruit is also considered to have antioxidant properties. Aegle marmelos holds antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, antiviral, radioprotective, anticancer, chemopreventive, antipyretic, ulcer healing, antigenotoxic, diuretic, antifertility, and anti-inflammatory properties as well..
Overview
Aegle marmelos Correa, commonly referred to as wood apple, stone apple, Bengal quince, Indian quince, holy fruit, or golden apple in English, is a famous medicinal fruit abundantly found across India. The fruit is characterized as one with a hard shell, gummy texture, and numerous seeds. Aegle marmelos fruit is reported to contain biologically important phytochemicals like limonene, β-phellandrene, p-cymene, linalool, α-cubebene, cineole, p-cymene, citronella, citral, β-cubebene, β-caryophyllene, α-humulene, caryophyllene oxide, humulene oxide, and hexadecanoic acid.
Common Names
French: bel indien, Cognassier du Bengale
Germany: Baelbaum, Belbaum, Schleimapfelbaum
For Educational Purpose Only
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Please be advised: Before making any changes to your diet you should always consult with your doctor, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or have existing conditions.
Precautionary Information/ Contraindication: Aegle marmelos should not be consumed during pregnancy or nursing. It should be consumed with a doctor’s advice if you are already on any medication. For further clarification, please consult your healthcare practitioner before starting consumption of Aegle marmelos.
Storage Condition: Aegle marmelos should be kept in an airtight container/ bottle away from direct sunlight in a cool & dry place.
Note: The product is organically grown and processed as per national and international guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Agriculture and Manufacturing practice (GAMP). The product is 100% vegetarian and vegan.
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