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What is Bael fruit :

• Bael is a plant. The unripe fruit, root, leaf, and branch are used to make medicine.
• Bael fruits are a power punch of various nutrients like beta-carotene, protein, riboflavin, and vitamin C.
• It is loaded with vitamin B1 and B2, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, carotene and possesses good amounts of minerals like calcium, potassium, fiber, and good fats. (More Details)

What are its benefits:

• Bael being high on carbohydrates provides ample amounts of energy to the body for carrying out various bodily activities. Consumed in a limited quantity, it helps the brain cells to work better, aid in digestion, and keeps a check on the cholesterol level.
• The abundance of potassium in Bael makes it an appropriate fruit for people suffering from hypertension. It prevents the arteries from hardening, thus reducing strokes and preventing heart ailments. The richness of potassium in bael helps to eliminate sodium through urine and also eases the tension on the blood vessel walls which helps in lowering the blood pressure and treating the various symptoms of hypertension.
• Bael is a rich source of iron acts as a natural blood purifier and increases red blood cell and hemoglobin count in the blood. It is extremely beneficial for people suffering from anemia.
• The high content of phytochemicals such as flavonoids attributes to the antioxidative properties of Bael making it a potent fruit against heart and liver ailments, reduces high cholesterol, and is also useful against various infections.
• Bael being loaded with Vitamins has innumerable health benefits. It is a rich source of Vitamins A, B, and C, and the presence of these multivitamins make Bael the number one choice among fruits in the treatment of eye problems, digestive disorders, heart ailments, skin diseases, and by preventing the body against infections and enhancing the overall immunity.
• The high content of phytochemicals such as flavonoids attributes to the antioxidative properties of Bael making it a potent fruit against heart and liver ailments, reduces high cholesterol, and is also useful against various infections.
• Due to the presence of the anti-bacterial properties in Bael, it is highly effective against skin infections, cures many skin disorders, and promotes skin health.
• Bael also plays a key role in lowering the levels of cholesterol in the blood. It is useful in treating heart, liver, and kidney problems. Due to the high amount of potassium, it purifies the blood, removes toxins, and boosts the overall immunity of the body.