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Aegle
marmelos
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Aegle
marmelos (Linn.) Correa
(Bel fruit)
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| Common
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Bel
fruit |
| Sanskrit |
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Sriphala,
Bilwa |
| Hindi |
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Bel |
| English |
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Bengal
quince |
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Rutaceae |
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| Description |
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It
is indigenous to India and is found wild all over sub-Himalayan
forests. It is considered to be very auspicious and sacred to
Hindus as it is offered to Lord Shiva. It is considered as an
emblem of fertility.
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The
fruit is mainly used for treating diarrhoea & dysentery.
Mostly half ripe fruit is used for medicinal purposes.
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Homoeopathic
uses
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Conjunctivitis
& Styes - Pain, stitching with sensation of dust particles
in eyes with lachrymation. Stye, mostly over upper eyelids.
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Rhinitis
(Cold & Coryza) - With the symptoms of coryza, sneezing,
redness of eyes and blockage of nose.
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Coccygodynia
- Pain in coccyx especially on getting up and better by walking.
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seminal emission with amorous dreams. |
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Chronic
dysentery - Alternate diarrhoea & constipation, stool,
loose with mucus.
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Potency-30
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