Botanical Name: Aegle marmelos (Leaf)
Tamil Name: வில்வை இலைப் பொடி / Vilvai ilai Podi
Malayalam Name: വിൽവം / Vilvam
Telugu Name: బిల్వ / బిల్వ-పండు / Bilva / Bilva-pandu
Hindi Name: बेल / बेल श्रीफल / Bael / Bael Sripal
Description: Aegle marmelos (Stoneapple Leaf / Fruit) which belongs to the family Rutaceae is available in several places in India.
Traditional Uses: Stoneapple traditionally used for various diseases includes abdominal disorders, ulcer, cholera, diarrhea, nerve disorders, gonorrhea, heart disorders, dog bite, jaundice, snake bite and many more.
Pharmacological activities: The plant also possess various pharmacological activities such as Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antidiarrheal, Antidiabetic, Antiproliferative, Cytoprotective, Hepatoprotective, Antifertility, Analgesic, Antiarthritis, Contractile, Antihyperlipidemic, Cardioprotective, Radioprotective, Anticancer, Antiviral, Antiulcer, Immunomodulatory and Wound Healing properties.
Therapeutic Uses: Aegle marmelos has been used as a herbal medicine for the management of diabetes mellitus in Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha systems of medicine in India.
Dosage: Before morning food, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with warm water & drink (or) as directed by physician.