The medicinal wonders and formulation of bael (aegle marmelos): a comprehensive review
Doi: https://doi.org/10.55522/ijti.v3i1.0080
Keywords:
- Bael, Phytochemicals Medicinal Importance, Biological Description, botanical garden, Development of Functional Products, Aegle marmelos.
Abstract
Bael, belonging to the Rutaceae family, has long been held in high esteem because of its incredible medicinal properties and wide applications in therapy. With over 80% of the plant species forming angiosperms, they have huge medicinal values; bael remains one of the best examples of such species. Aegle marmelos, classified under the family Rutaceae, or bael tree, has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine and has gained much attention regarding the various sets of bioactive compounds and phytochemicals endowed with a wide range of health benefits - anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, anti-cancerous, and wound healing. This ancient medicinal herb has emerged as the most widely applied in the world where various portions of the bael plant, such as fruit leaves, bark, and seeds are processed into numerous functional products including powders, toffees, candies, jams, and juices.
