Bilva Patra (Bael)-A healing herb

"Bilva Patra-Iss Bel Patra Meih Chuppa Hey Anuta Raaz"

Aegle marmelos L . (Bilva Leaf) commonly known as bael (or bili or bhel), also Bengal quince, golden apple, Japanese bitter orange, stone apple or wood apple, is a species of tree native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is present in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, and Malesia as a naturalized species. Bel leaves are important as their trifoliate shape signifies Shiva's three eyes as well as the three spokes of the lords Trishul . Since they have a cooling effect, they are offered to the Shivalinga to soothe this hot-tempered deity.Offering of bel patta has a much deeper significance in Hindu pooja rituals, as per Puranas and Vedas. It is widely used in worship of Hindu dieties, especially Shiva.It is said that the one who offers a trifoliate bel patra to the Shivlinga with devotion, Lord Shiva blesses him/her with whatever he/she desires. When people offer the leaves to the God, they also take a part of it back with them, they do so because the leaf is said to be able to absorb Shiva’s energy. Hence the leaf becomes a protector to go a step closer to Lord Shiva. 

Hindu pujas are incomplete without the offerings of fresh flowers and fruits, and prasad made for Gods and Godesses. Amongst the marigold, rose, and white lilies Bilva leaf or Bel Patra is of great importance. 

It is widely used in worship of Hindu dieties, especially Shiva. Loaded with several medicinal properties both bel fruit and leaf have been spoken about in great length in ancient Hindu scriptures. If you see the leaf, you would see that this leaf is trifoliate which in Hindu belief signifies the holy Trinity: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.The scriptures also state, that the leaf, represents the three eyes of Lord Shiva.

Bilva leaves and fruits are considered sacred. This herb has got great medicinal,spiritual and religious significance.They are used as offerings to Hindu God Lord Shiva.Hence in Ancient Sculptures termed as Shiva Druma or the tree of Lord Shiva .

It has got many medicinal benefits.Great for digestion and helps to keep the intestine clean and healthy.Bilva leaf relieves pain,gastritis and abdominal Colic pain,dyspepsia.It helps to balance three doshas.Bilva root improves digestion,prevents vomitting and also balances the three doshas.Bilva fruit balances kapha and vatha dosha.

Bael fruits are good for weight loss.Good for preventing and curing several stomach ailments like constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, ulcer, piles. Having bel sharbat can help you improve your digestion.It has natural healing properties and is considered to provide instant relief from several health ailments.It has got antimicrobial and antiinflammatory properties.It purifies blood.Also helps to control diabetes.ael fruit is a sweet, aromatic fruit that grows on the bael tree (Aegle marmelos) that is native to India and Southeast Asia. It's typically eaten fresh, dried, or in juice form.The extract of bael fruit, leaves, and seeds produces impressive health effects.

Bael has a long history of use in Ayurveda for the treatment of digestive issues, and to combat infections from viruses, fungi, and bacteria.Bael fruit is primarily composed of carbohydrates,minimal fat and low in protein.Bael fruit has vitamin C,Beta Carotene and some Vitamin B.It also provides some potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, and iron.Bael fruit can be eaten fresh like other fruits.

Bael fruit juice is best consumed remedy to reduce constipation and stomach pain. This contains laxative properties to clean and tone the intestines. Drinking this regularly for 2 months will reduce sub-chronic constipation.

Mix this with sugar and drink twice a day to ease stomach pain for kids. Add some black pepper and salt to the juice to remove toxins from the intestines.This can be the best drink during the summers to beat the heat.

The juice of bael fruit can cure respiratory problems such as asthma or cold. This also gives resistance to cold.Bael juice contains laxatives that are helpful to control the blood sugar levels.It stimulates the pancreas and helps them in enough production of insulin that controls sugar level in the blood.Always remember to check your sugar level and then consume it inorder to avoid overconsumption and causing harm to the body.Acts as a blood purifier.Take some pulp mash it and add  some warm water and sufficient honey.This drink will help you to purify your blood.There are plenty of health benefits.I have listed few of them.I found this bilva leaf benefits very informative so thought to write a blog on it.I chew 2-5 bilwa leaf to boost immunity.I just love the  aroma and it tastes good. As i love Lord shiva a lot i would love to make it a part of my life.As i found this a part of my health concept i have shared it in the form of a blog.

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