Bel Fruit

(Bel)
Sanskrit: बेल • Botanical: Aegle marmelos

Note: Bilva (Bel) properties are referenced at the end of the Vatadi Varga section (pages 494-498) and described in more detail there. The fruit is one of the most important Grahi (absorbent/anti-diarrheal) drugs. The unripe fruit is astringent and used in chronic diarrhea and dysentery. The ripe fruit is sweet, laxative and aromatic. Verses: 15.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya), Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Marmelosin, Tannins, Mucilage, Pectins
Also Known As
English: Bel, Wood Apple
Sanskrit: बिल्व
Hindi: बेल

What is Bel Fruit (note on end of Vatadi Varga)?

Note: Bilva (Bel) properties are referenced at the end of the Vatadi Varga section (pages 494-498) and described in more detail there. The fruit is one of the most important Grahi (absorbent/anti-diarrheal) drugs. The unripe fruit is astringent and used in chronic diarrhea and dysentery. The ripe fruit is sweet, laxative and aromatic. Verses: 15.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Grahi (absorbent)
  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Sangrahi (binding)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

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