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Source of validity: Traditional
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Bael (Aegle marmelos), also known as Bengal quince, is traditionally used in Ayurveda and other South Asian systems of medicine for the management of liver disorders, including jaundice. The fruit, leaves, and bark are thought to possess hepatoprotective properties and are used in various formulations intended to "cleanse" or "stimulate" the liver. Ancient Ayurvedic texts, such as the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, mention Bael as a remedy for various digestive and hepatic ailments, including those with symptoms resembling modern-day jaundice (icterus).

However, scientific validation for these uses is limited. A small number of preclinical studies suggest that extracts of Bael may exert protective effects against chemically induced liver injury in animal models, possibly due to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals such as marmelosin and various flavonoids. Despite these findings, there is a lack of robust clinical trials in humans specifically assessing the efficacy of Bael in the treatment or support of jaundice. Most available evidence comes from traditional use, ethnobotanical surveys, and limited laboratory research, not from high-quality clinical studies. Therefore, while Bael is traditionally used for jaundice, the strength of evidence supporting this use remains modest.

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