The use of Indian bael (Aegle marmelos) for supporting gall bladder health—especially in cases of sluggish gall bladder or after its removal—is primarily rooted in traditional medicine rather than scientific validation. In Ayurveda, bael fruit and its extracts have been valued for their digestive and carminative properties, thought to support overall digestive health and bile flow. Traditional texts sometimes recommend bael for a range of digestive complaints, including those involving bile production and flow, which indirectly links it to gall bladder support.

However, direct historical references specifically citing bael as a treatment for gall bladder conditions (such as gall bladder "sluggishness" or post-cholecystectomy support) are sparse. Most traditional use centers around its benefits for the gut, including relief from constipation, diarrhea, and dyspepsia. The rationale for its application to gall bladder issues may stem from its perceived ability to enhance digestion and regulate bowel movements, which can be disrupted when bile flow is altered.

Scientific evidence supporting the use of bael for gall bladder-specific concerns is minimal. There are few, if any, clinical trials or modern pharmacological studies directly investigating bael's effects on gall bladder motility, bile composition, or outcomes after gall bladder removal. Therefore, while bael is traditionally used to support digestive health, its use for gall bladder-specific conditions is largely extrapolated and not directly validated by scientific research.