Aegle Marmelos: A Medicinal Tree

From the literature study, it is quite evident that A. marmelos plant is associated with great medicinal properties and is considered as the most significant medicinal herb. It is used in Ayurveda, Siddha and other medicinal systems to treat various types of diseases. As per ancient beliefs, the Bael tree acts as an indicator plant to trace the underground water. The fruit juice of the plant carries different medicinal properties that promote the good health of people and prevent the risk of diseases. The reported studies on the Bael plant revealed that the phytochemical constituents extracted from the Bael plant possess various therapeutic and pharmacological activities like antifungal, antioxidant, radio-protective, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic, anti-stress, antiulcer, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing and anti-asthmatic. The fruit of the plant is edible, highly nutritious and contains antioxidant properties. The plant is widely studied for its medicinal value still the plant requires more exploration in the research areas to identify its more Phytoconstituents to explore the unidentified therapeutic and pharmacological properties.

Author: Shrutika Vikhe

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

Publication Date: May 22, 2024

Number of Pages: 60 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 6207648897

ISBN-13: 9786207648894