Bael Fruit ; Stone Apple, Bengal quince, (Indian Name : Bael Fruit, Siriphal ) (Telugu: Maredu) (Botanical name : Aegle marmelos)

 

Bael fruit consists of (per 100 grams of edible portion) :

1)moisture : 61.5%

2)protein : 1.8%

3)fat : 0.3%

4)minerals : 1.7%

5)fibre: 2.9%

6)carbohydrates: 31.8%

Bael fruit contains the following minerals and vitamins :

1)Calcium

2)Phosphorus

3)iron

4)carotene

5)thiamin

6)riboflavin

7)niacin

8)niacin

9)Vitamin C

Bael fruit is useful in preventing scurvy

An infusion of bael leaves is regarded as an effective remedy for peptic ulcer. 

Bael leaves are rich in tannin which reduces inflammation and help in the healing of ulcers. 

Wood Apple Feronia limonida (Indian Name: Kaith)

 Wood Apple is rich in Oxalic, malic citric acid and a concentrated tannic acid. 

Wood Apple tree leaves yield an essential oil. Its leaves are not only aromatic but also possess some astringent and carminative properties. 

The gum of the stem exudes has a soothing effect on the skin and mucous membranes.

Ripe fruit pulp is effecting in preventing breast cancer among ladies and helps in curing sterility due to a deficiency of the harmone progesterone. 

The pulp of the ripe fruit combined with honey and cumin seeds is effecting for indigestion, diarrhoea and piles. 

Wood Apple in the form of chutney or sherbat (juice) is useful in treating hiccups.   

Wood Apple consists of (per 100 grams) :

1)moisture : 64.2 %

2)Protein : 7.1%

3)Fat : 3.7%

4)Minerals : 1.9%

5)Fibre: 5.0%

6)Carbohydrates: 18.1%

Minerals and vitamins in Wood Apple :

1)Calcium

2)Phosphorus

3)Iron

4)Carotene

5)Thiamine

6)Riboflavin

7)Niacin

8)Vitamins 

Wood Apple's calorific value is : 134

The pulp of the raw fruit is useful in arresting secretion of bleeding

The ripe fruit is refreshing , aromatic, digestive and a tonic.

Wood Apple is useful in preventing and curing scurvy and in relieving flatulence.

Marigold , Calendula officinalis ( Saldbargh or Zergul ) (Telugu: Banthipoolu)

 

The main constituents of the herb are carotenoids, resin .

Marigold has umpteem wound-healing properties. It is antiseptic and anti-bacterial. 

The compress or poultice of the flowers forms an excellent first aid for burns, scalds, stings and impetigo, a highly contagious skin infections. 

The juice of the leaves can be applied beneficially over warts. 

The sap of the stem is useful for warts, corns and collouses. 

Marigold flowers are an excellent remedy for inflammed or ulcerated conditions of the skin when used externally as in varicose ulcers. .