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Bilva

बिल्व

Aegle marmelos

Unripe bael fruit, a prized digestive-astringent for the intestines.

reduces Vataneutral for Pittareduces Kapha

Ayurvedic properties

  • Rasa (taste): astringent, sweet
  • Virya (energy): heating
  • Vipaka (post-digestive): pungent
  • Guna (qualities): light, dry

Traditionally used for

  • diarrhoea
  • IBS
  • digestion

Classical sources

Source: Classical materia medica. pending provider validation

Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.