Indian birch | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Traditional and dietary use for diarrhea and digestive issues. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Indian bell
Latin name
Aegle marmelos
Common names
Indian bell
foreign names
Aegle marmelos
The group
Rutaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
India and South Asia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Rutaceae family, the scientific name Aegle marmelos is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Fruits and leaves
chemical components
Coumarins, tannins, and marmin
Properties and medical uses
Traditional and dietary use for diarrhea and digestive issues.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of the fruit and leaves may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Unripe fruit may cause constipation, so caution is advised when taking diabetes medication.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
India and South Asia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Aegle marmelos species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
India and South Asia.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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