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BEL or BAEL FRUIT Bel fruit is found wild all over the sub-Himalayan forests. It is sacred to Hindus and is the fruit offered to Lord Shiva; one of the main Deities of Hinduism. Bel is also considered to be an emblem of fertility. All parts of this tree have medicinal qualities. The fruit contains volatile oils, pectin, and tannins. The wood-ash is rich in minerals and phosphates. The fruit is rich in riboflavin and is used in numerous products like candy, squash, toffee, slab, pulp powder, and nectar. This tree has anti-bilious, anti-parasitic, antipyretic, aphrodisiac, aromatic, alterative, astringent, digestive, stomachic, stimulant, tonic, and laxative properties. The fruit is also good for nourishing the heart and brain. It also has wound healing properties. In homeopathy Bilwa is used in treating conjunctivitis and styes, rhinitis, coccygodynia, and nocturnal seminal emission associated with amorous dreams. Dried slices of the fruit are sold by us as we have tried them. The traditional method are soaked and boiled, strained free of fiber and the liquid sweetened and drunk as a tisane (infusion). This may be diluted with water and ice and a squeeze of lime juice added to make a refreshing drink. The juice from the leaves is used similarly made into a tea and has repute as an anti-diabetic. See also:
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