Exploring aegle marmelos (bael fruit): understanding its health benefits and potential for therapy

Anjali Anjali; Ajeet Pal Singh; Amar Pal Singh

doi:10.47957/ijpda.v12i3.592

Authors

Anjali Department of Pharmacology, St. Soldier Institute of Pharmacy, Lidhran Campus, Behind NIT (R.E.C.), Jalandhar –Amritsar by pass, NH-1, Jalandhar -144011, Punjab, India.
Ajeet Pal Singh Department of Pharmacology, St. Soldier Institute of Pharmacy, Lidhran Campus, Behind NIT (R.E.C.), Jalandhar –Amritsar by pass, NH-1, Jalandhar -144011, Punjab, India.
Amar Pal Singh Department of Pharmacology, St. Soldier Institute of Pharmacy, Lidhran Campus, Behind NIT (R.E.C.), Jalandhar –Amritsar by pass, NH-1, Jalandhar -144011, Punjab, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47957/ijpda.v12i3.592

Keywords:

Aegle marmelos, Phytochemical constituents, Morphology, Traditional uses, Therapeutic Potentials

Abstract

The kidneys play a crucial role in maintaining the body's fluid balance through precise regulation of sodium, chloride, and water levels. They expel sodium and chloride, prompting water release and reducing fluid volume. Conversely, retaining these elements leads to water retention and increased fluid volume. This intricate mechanism ensures internal stability. Kidneys filter these substances into tubules, with most being reabsorbed into the blood and exiting as urine. Complex processes in various tubule segments complicate sodium and chloride reabsorption. Diuretics are valuable in treating edema, congestive heart failure, and hypertension. Bael (A. marmelos), a significant herb in Ayurveda, contains compounds like flavonoids and alkaloids. It's used for diarrhea, diabetes, inflammation, and hyperlipidemia. An alcoholic extract from the mature fruit of Aegle marmelos exhibits diuretic activity, potentially assisting with common kidney ailments. Bael's therapeutic potential arises from its diverse compounds and established use in traditional medicine.

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