Medicinal Significance of Aegle marmelos (Bael)

Medicinal Significance of Aegle marmelos (Bael)

Aegle marmelos commonly known as “Bilwa ”or “Bael” is a high value plant for its characteristic aroma and medicinal value .The oil and dry fruit powder is an important export commodity from India earning foreign revenue for the country .A number of chemical constituents from different parts of plant have been extracted like aegelin, marmelosin, coumarin, β-sitosterol and alkaloids .This plant is a rich source of amino acid, galactose and fatty acid . The compound isolated from plant show a variety of pharmacological activity....