Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa is also known as Crataeva marmelos Linn. belongs to Rutaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Bel , Qas-i-Hindi.
The English name for this herb is Bael Fruit.
The Urdu names for this herb are Bel, Bel phal, Belgiri, Kathori.
Description
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa is a tree, 20-25 ft long, 3-4 ft girth, is annual, errect, branched, blooms from may to july
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Ripe Fruit globose, grey or yellowish white in color, size is usually 2-4 inches in diameter. The fruit ripens by December. It has a smooth hard aromatic rind with sweet, orange colored, thick, mucilaginous pulp.
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Flower greenish white in color. Fragrant flowers.
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Leaves 3-foliate. Aromatic.
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Seeds oblong. Numerous, compressed, and found embeded in pulp.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa are Alterative, Anti-constipative, Anti-diabetic, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-pyretic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Brain Tonic, Cardiac Tonic, Cooling , Haemostatic, Laxative, Mucilaginous, Nutritive, Stimulant, Stomach Tonic.
The pharmacological action of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Flower is Alexipharmic.
The pharmacological action of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Leaves is Anti-asthmatic.
The pharmacological actions of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Ripe Fruit are Alterative, Anti-pyretic, Anti-viral, Aromatic, Cooling , Demulcent, Febrifuge, Laxative, Nutritive, Stimulant, Stomachic.
The pharmacological action of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Root Bark is Febrifuge.
The pharmacological action of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Seed(Oil) is Anti-bacterial.
Indications
The indications of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Epicarp of Fruit are Fever, Colic, Biliousness, Flatulence, Chronic Diarrhoea, Haemorrhages.
The indications of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Leaves are Eye Affections, Ophthalmia, Asthma, Ascites.
The indications of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Ripe Fruit are Fever, Scurvy, Tuberculosis, General Debility, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Catarrhal Affections, Aphthae, Flatulence Colic, Habitual Constipation, Liver Troubles, Rectum Inflammation, Amoebic Dysentery.
The indications of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Root Bark are Palpitation, Melancholia, Intermittent Fever, Hypochondriasis.
The indication of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa's Unripe fruit is Intestinal Parasites.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa are 3rd Order Dry, 2nd order, dry, 2nd order, cold and moist, 2nd order, cold, 1st order, warm.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Ripe Fruit of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa is Aromatic.
Taste: Ripe Fruit: sweet, Unripe fruit: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Fruit | 24.000 – 48.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- ENTOBANHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
Compound Preparations
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa is used in the preparation of Murabba Belgari, Murraba Bael, Sherbet Bael Giri.
Substitutes
The substitute of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa is Plantago ovata Forssk. [It should be used in case of diarrhoea and dysentery.].
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa are Aegelin, Essential Oil, Fatty Oil, Marmelosin, Skimmianine, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa is Sugar.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa. (work in progress)