Evidence supporting the use of: Indian bael
For the health condition: Hepatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Indian bael (Aegle marmelos), also known as bael fruit or Bengal quince, has a long history of use in traditional Indian medicine, particularly Ayurveda, for supporting liver health and treating various liver disorders, including hepatitis. Classical Ayurvedic texts describe bael as beneficial for balancing the body's doshas and as an agent for detoxifying the liver and blood. The fruit, leaves, and root are all used in various formulations for their purported hepatoprotective (liver-protecting) effects. Preparations made from bael are recommended in traditional practice for jaundice, hepatitis, and other liver ailments.
However, the scientific evidence supporting the use of Indian bael specifically for hepatitis is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies have demonstrated that extracts of Aegle marmelos exhibit antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties, which may theoretically support liver health and function. These studies often show a reduction in markers of liver injury after exposure to toxins. Nevertheless, robust clinical trials in humans with hepatitis are lacking, and the mechanisms by which bael might benefit hepatitis patients are not well elucidated. Thus, while traditional use is well established, the scientific validation remains preliminary. Individuals considering bael for hepatitis should consult healthcare professionals, as it is not a substitute for evidence-based medical treatments.
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caterpillar mushroom
chaga mushroom
Coptis chinensis
cordyceps
turmeric
dandelion
knotweed
jujube
l-cysteine
l-glutathione
lactoferrin
lentinula edodes mycelia
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
marine lipid
milk thistle
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
oleanolic acid
omega-3 fatty acids
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parsley
plum fruit
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
protein
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selenium
shiitake mushroom
silymarin
spirulina
turkey tail mushroom
vitamin C
vitamin E
seaweed
zinc
sarsaparilla
Indian bael
punarnava
commiphora
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
swertia
peony
lingzhi
lingusticum wallichii
morus
myrrh
ganoderma
aster root
paw paw
algae
Angelica
Antrodia camphorata
Achyranthes
Auricularia
AHCC
Ajuga
Aucubin
Andrographolide
Albumin
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Astragaloside
Andrographis
Agrimonia pilosa
Astragalin
Atractylone
Black Seed
Borotutu
Broussonetia
bergenin
Betulinic acid
Bayleaf
Bitter Grass
Bael
Basidiomycota
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bacteria
Black root
BCAA
Bupleurum
Baicalin
Bassia scoparia
Bergenia
Chinese Silkvine
Coriolus mushroom
Chinese Fleeceflower
C-Phycocyanin
Chirata
Corilagin
Cytokines
Cynodon dactylon
Carthamus
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Dianthus
Desmodium
Fucoidan
Flueggea suffruticosa
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Ficus simplicissima
Flavonolignan
Glucan peptides
Globulins
Glutathione
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Glycyrrhizin
Little ironweed
Rhubarb
Sumac
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Indian bael
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Belching
Blood in Stool
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Edema
Eye Infections
Fever
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gall Stones
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Hepatitis
Indigestion