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Bael, Aegle marmelos (Linn.) Correa, is an Indian native tree spread in many regions of the world, commonly known by the names wood apple and stone apple. Aegle marmelos is a subtropical, usually medium to big-sized deciduous tree growing well in dry forests of plain and hilly area up to a height of about 1200 m above sea level and can adapt to a wide range of habitat. Aegle marmelos is widely recognized from prehistoric times for its therapeutic characteristics. Many parts of bael tree, including stem, bark, root, leaves, fruits, and seeds, find usage in traditional medicine. Various parts of this tree are being used from prehistoric times in traditional system of medicine for wound healing; curing digestive disorders, ulcers, hypertension, and respiratory infections; relieving dysentery, diarrhea, and constipation; and in numerous other ailments. It performs several biological activities like antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, diuretic, radioprotective, and others. It exhibits strong antioxidant properties due to presence of many phytochemicals like marmesinin, eugenol, and other phenolics. Studies on animal model have reported no toxicological and fatal consequence of bael extract consumed up to a maximum dose of 250 mg/kg body weight.

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Bobade, H., Sharma, S., Singh, A. (2020). Indian Bael. In: Nayik, G.A., Gull, A. (eds) Antioxidants in Fruits: Properties and Health Benefits. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7285-2_8

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