Jhunjhunu. There is more sweating in the summer season. Therefore, it is advised to drink as much water as possible and keep the body hydrated. But how much water should we drink? Water alone is not enough. It is necessary to take something else to protect the body from heatstroke. Bael is such a fruit whose juice will fulfill all the needs.
Bael juice not only keeps our body cool but also benefits our health in many ways. Drinking wood apple juice keeps the body hydrated and also reduces the fear of heatstroke. Bael is a fruit rich in beta-carotene, protein, thiamine, Vitamin C and riboflavin which is considered very good for our health.
8 lakh annual yield
Jai Prakash, a farmer from Kesaripura village near Jhunjhunu, has been cultivating bilge for many years. He has been doing vine cultivation for about 14-15 years. There are about 600 trees here which are planted in 2 hectares (about 20 bighas of land). These yield fruits worth Rs 8-7 lakh annually.
Tremendous demand in the market
Jai Prakash told that the vine tree does not require water during winter and rainy season. Water is given in summer. They are also maintained. So that it can be protected from seasonal insects and root diseases. There is a problem of rotting in the vine tree. Then blue powder is added to it. So that the roots do not get damaged. Due to the medicinal properties of wood apple, its demand is very high. Jai Prakash sells his vine in the markets. Apart from this, traders from places like Jaipur, Chaumu etc. also buy it. Currently their market price is Rs 18-20/kg. Jaiprakash is earning very well from this.
Countless benefits of wood apple
Giving information about the benefits of wood apple juice, Dr. Hemlata Dhaka said that it protects from heat stroke in summer. Drinking wood apple juice improves digestion. Provides relief from constipation, acidity and clotting problems. The stomach remains cool, hence it also provides relief from mouth ulcers. Bael juice also works to purify the blood. Therefore, skin related problems go away with it.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 12, 2024, 19:00 IST