New Delhi, May 5 (IANS). Bel (Bilva) is a fruit which has been a part of home remedies since ancient times. Its name is often heard in the remedies of grandmothers. In today’s busy life, when people are struggling with problems related to digestion, skin and changing lifestyle, wood apple is an easy and natural solution.
If you often suffer from indigestion, gas or stomach pain, then consuming wood apple can be very beneficial. Bael juice cools the stomach especially in summer and strengthens the digestive system. It is also considered very effective for people who have constipation problem.
Bael helps in balancing vata and kapha. According to Ayurveda, when both these doshas increase in the body, many types of problems start, like heaviness, lethargy or cold. By controlling both of these, wood apple helps in keeping the body light and balanced.
Nowadays, problems related to diabetes and metabolism have also become quite common. In such a situation, consumption of wood apple can be helpful in gradually balancing the sugar level of the body. It improves metabolic activity, which helps in proper utilization of energy in the body and reduces fatigue.
Vine is no less than a boon for the skin too. If you have problem of mild irritation, swelling or skin rashes, then applying wood apple pulp or its juice can provide relief. It cools the skin and also nourishes it from within, making the skin look healthy and clean.
Bael also proves helpful in common problems like cough and cold. Its consumption strengthens the immunity of the body, which increases the strength to fight seasonal diseases. Especially in changing weather, use of vine helps in keeping the body safe.
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