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Source of validity: Traditional
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Bael (Aegle marmelos), also known as Bengal quince or wood apple, has a long history of use in traditional Indian medicine, particularly Ayurveda, for the management of gastrointestinal disorders, including diarrhea and dysentery, which are symptoms commonly associated with cholera. The unripe fruit pulp is especially valued for its purported astringent properties, believed to help reduce intestinal inflammation and fluid loss. Classical Ayurvedic texts and ethnobotanical surveys often cite bael as a remedy for “atisaara” (diarrhea) and similar conditions.

Scientific evidence supporting bael’s effectiveness specifically for cholera is limited. Some laboratory and animal studies suggest that extracts of bael fruit possess antibacterial activity against certain pathogens and may help reduce the severity of diarrhea. However, clinical trials in humans targeting cholera (caused by Vibrio cholerae) are lacking or insufficiently rigorous to draw firm conclusions. The use of bael in this context remains primarily rooted in traditional practice, with only modest scientific support for its broader antidiarrheal effects, rather than direct evidence for cholera treatment. Conventional management of cholera still relies on rehydration therapy and antibiotics.

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