Therapeutic benefits of Bael
Maintains gut health
The gut is the gateway to our good health.The bael fruit has anti-parasitic and anti-bacterial qualities that lessen diarrhoea. It also contains tannins that help to fight against the cholera and diarrhoea.
Detoxify body
It is a natural detoxifying agent because it is rich in minerals that help flush all toxins from the body and thus, prevents kidney and liver dysfunctions.
Manage blood sugar levels
An essential remedy for diabetes which stimulates the pancreas and helps them to produce insulin that controls sugar levels in the blood.
Increases milk quality
Prolactin and steroid production may be stimulated by daily bael intake. It then causes galactagogue activity, which aids in enhancing lactation and breast milk quality.
Protects heart stroke
It is very suitable for people suffering form hypertension due to its high potassium content. 100 gms of this fruit contains 347 mg of potassium in it. It stops the arteries from hardening, which lowers the risk of stroke and stops cardiac problems. The abundance of potassium in bael aids in the removal of sodium through the urine while also reducing blood vessel wall tension, which lowers blood pressure and treats the various signs of hypertension.
Treating cold and cough
Bael is incredibly important for treating the symptoms of the common cold, cough, and flu because it has anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic, and anti-asthmatic qualities.
HOW TO CONSUME?
The perfect home remedy for treating diarrhoea is to consume powdered unripe bael fruit with water or yoghurt.The powder can also be taken by combining it with curd in khichdi. It will also promote regular peristalsis and food absorption if eaten for a week.
Drink bael juice mixed with dry ginger powder and jaggery by the infant mothers for best outcomes.