Miraculous benefits Wood Apple

Wood Apple is largely grown in India. It is appreciated for its several therapeutic benefits. Also known as the Bael fruit in the local language, it is used in the preparation of many Ayurvedic medicines and is known for its helpful effects in digestion problems.

Wood apple fruit has a thick green/yellow outside skin and yellow-orange. It is one of the most valuable curative plants in the world. Fruit can be consumed in raw or ripe form. Raw fruit is useful to treat diarrhea and ripened fruit works as a laxative. The young shoots of the tree are used in curing ulcers and respiratory complaints. The health benefits tend to increase as the fruit ripens. Here are some proven health benefits of wood apple:-

• Constipation – Wood apple helps in dealing with constipation. Eating ripened fruit can be very beneficial because due to its good fiber content and intestine healing properties, wood apple is a natural laxative.
• Diarrhea and dysentery – Wood apple is very effective in curing short or long term diarrhea and dysentery. For this purpose, the gum and short twigs of the wood apple tree are used in the cure.
• Piles – Wood apple is a natural laxative as well as it contains anti-inflammation compound Tannin. So, wood apple helps a lot if someone has Piles problem.
• Cleansing of blood – Consume the juice of wood apple with a little amount of sugar is great to remove harmful toxins from the blood. Removal of these toxins from body further help in preventing damages to liver and kidneys which are the first line of defense against these toxins.
• Relief from ear pain – Use a few drops of tree roots juice to relieve ear pain.
• Prevention of Scurvy – Scurvy is a disease that is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin C. Wood apple fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C, it helps manage Vitamin C deficiency in the body, thereby preventing or curing scurvy.
• Boost Immunity – Vitamin C present in wood apple is also beneficial in increasing the strength of immunity system, protecting from microbial and viral infections.
• Best for diabetic patients – Wood apple is high in fiber, low in sugar and moderate to high in Vitamin C. Additionally, Feronia gum present in the branches and stem of the tree are helpful in managing blood sugar and insulin levels in the body.
• Respiratory conditions – Anti-inflammatory and good Vitamin-C content in Wood apple have the therapeutic effect on the chronic cold, chest infection and other respiratory diseases.

A word of caution

Wood apple is highly beneficial for health, however, it should be consumed in limited quantity. If you have not used this fruit before, it is highly recommended to try small portions first so that your body is able to handle it well.

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