Bael or wood apple is an extremely healthy fruit. You may not have heard about this fruit before, but this fruit and its Sharbat are a very popular delicacy in Summer.
Because of its cooling properties, studies indicate that drinking a glass of Bael Sharbat can help you stay hydrated. The plant is indigenous to Bangladesh and India, although it has spread throughout most of Southeast Asia. Bael has a wealth of health benefits and nutrients.
Bael is a rich source of many minerals, such as phytochemicals, B1 and B2 vitamins, and vital amino acids. Research indicates that when compared to other medicinal plants, it has the highest concentration of tannins, flavonoids, and alkaloids.
Benefits of Bael fruit?
- Bael is gut-friendly and it has been traditionally used to cure constipation, diarrhea, diabetes, and other conditions.
- The unripe or half-ripe fruit is good for digestion.
- Bael fruit also has anti-fungal and anthelmintic properties.
- Bael juice controls lipid profiles and triglycerides, and reduces blood cholesterol levels.
- Bael contains the chemicals riboflavin and thiamine, which cleanses the body.
Side effects of Bael fruit?
Although there is no known side-effect, consuming a large amount of Bael may lead to upset stomach and constipation.
How to consume Bael fruit?
You can consume Bael either ripe or in juice form. Moreover, its leaves can be used as salads.