Signifying all the three eyes of Lord Shiva, Bilva leaves (locally known as Bel patra) holds a poignant role in worshiping Lord Shiva.
Here’s a few health benefits of Bilva leaves:
Diabetes
Bilva leaves are renowned for controlling the blood sugar levels in one’s body. It is because of its richness in laxatives, which in turn helps in producing the required insulin to control the sugar levels.
Respiratory issues
Many people know that a type of oil can be extracted from the bael. This oil is indeed helpful in curing the respiratory problems including asthma and cold.
Constipation
When a small amount of salt and black pepper is consumed with Belpatra, it becomes one of the best natural remedy for curing constipation. It went on to remove toxins from one’s intestine, and helps him getting relived.
Diarrhea & cholera
It is because of the presence of the tannin in bael, Belpatra is useful in curing diseases like diarrhea and cholera. Even the dried raw powder of it is used in treating chronic diarrhea.
Anti-inflammatory
Belpatra is said to have anti-inflammatory properties. It is therefore used in treating any inflamed region of the body. The extract of bael is applied on inflamed region so as to cure it.
Antimicrobial functions
Bael is said to have anti fungal and anti viral properties, due to which it is used in treating a number of infections in our body. Even many researchers have proved that bael have antimicrobial properties that can help in curing many infections.
