Evidence supporting the use of: Bael
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Bael (Aegle marmelos), also known as Bengal quince, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Unani. In these traditions, Bael fruit and leaves have been employed for a variety of ailments, including colds and fevers. The rationale for its use in colds often centers on its purported ability to reduce "pitta" (heat) in the body, provide cooling effects, and help manage mild infections or inflammatory conditions. Preparations like decoctions or infusions of Bael leaves are sometimes administered to alleviate feverish conditions and respiratory discomfort. However, there is minimal direct scientific evidence specifically validating Bael's effectiveness for treating colds with fever. A few laboratory studies indicate the plant has general antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, but these are not directly linked to clinical outcomes for respiratory infections or fever in humans. No robust clinical trials or systematic reviews specifically support Bael for colds with fever. Thus, while the use of Bael for this purpose is rooted in traditional practices, modern scientific evidence remains limited, and its effectiveness for this particular indication has not been conclusively established.
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Ajuga
Aloe vera
alpinia galangal
Amomum
Amor seco
Andrographis
andrographolide
anthocyanins
Arani
Ardisia
Asam gelugor
Asarum heterotropoides
aster root
Asteraceae
atractylone
avens
Baccharoides anthelmintica
bael
Baikal Skullcap
Baphicacanthus cusia
basil
Bassia scoparia
bayleaf
bee products
bermuda grass
bilberry
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
black cumin
black currant
black galingale
black nightshade
blackboard tree
blueberry
boxthorne
buckthorn
bur-reed
capillary artemisia
capsaicinoids
Celosia
chamomile
Chinese raisintree
chrysophanics
cinnamaldehyde
Cistus
clove
coconut milk
common madia
cowage seed
cowherb
dragonhead
Eclipta
elderberry
flavoglycosides
forsythia
fruit
gamma-terpinene
garlic bulb
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
grape
green chiretta
green tea
hemp
honey
Horsemint
hyacinth bean
Indian fagonia
indigo leaves
Isatis
isoquinoline alkaloids
Laggera pterodonta
lemon
Lewis's monkey flower
licorice root
Ligusticum
linalool
little ironweed
lodhtree
long pepper
luffa
mallow
Melia
Monoterpenes
Mugwort
Mushroom
nut grass
Onosma bracteatum
Oroxylum indicum
Oxystelma
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Paris polyphylla
pear
Peucedanum
Phenylpropanoids
Piper nigrum
pistacia integerrima gall
plantain
pomegranate
quercetin
rhizome
rosemary
sage
Salvia
Scabrous Gentian
Sesbania
Sesquiterpenes
Shogaol
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
Smartweed
Solanaceae
Solanum indicum
Southern Tsangshu
Sphaeranthus indicus
Sweet Annie
sweet flag
Tamaricaceae
Tayuya
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thyme
Thymus
Trichosanthes
turmeric
Umckaloabo
Vervain
Viola
vitamin C
vitamin D
Water Pepper
Winter Savory
xanthium (cockleburs)
Yerba santa
Zinc
Zingerone
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by bael
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Blood in Stool
Blood in Urine
Blood Poisoning
Bloodshot Eyes
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colitis
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Crohn's Disease
Cuts
Debility
Dehydration
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Indigestion
Inflammation
Jaundice (adults)
Jaundice (infants)
Liver Detoxification
Nausea and Vomiting
Nephritis
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin (infections)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores
