Evidence supporting the use of: Bael
For the health condition: Hepatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Bael (Aegle marmelos) has been traditionally used in Ayurveda and other traditional medicine systems in India for a variety of liver disorders, including hepatitis. Historical texts describe the use of bael fruit, leaves, and extracts for their supposed hepatoprotective (liver-protecting) properties. The rationale for its use includes its purported ability to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and promote liver health. There are a few laboratory studies suggesting that bael extracts may have antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects in animal models; however, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. Thus, while bael is commonly recommended in traditional settings for hepatitis, the current scientific evidence to support its efficacy in treating or supporting hepatitis is limited and mostly preclinical. The practice is therefore primarily justified by tradition, with some preliminary scientific indications but without strong, high-quality human data to validate its effectiveness for hepatitis.
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black cumin
branched-chain amino acids
rice
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
cat's claw
caterpillar mushroom
chaga mushroom
Coptis chinensis
cordyceps
turmeric
dandelion
knotweed
jujube
L-cysteine
L-glutathione
lactoferrin
lentinula edodes mycelia
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
marine lipid
milk thistle
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
oleanolic acid
omega-3 fatty acids
oregon grape
parsley
plum fruit
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
protein
reishi mushroom
selenium
shiitake mushroom
silymarin
spirulina
turkey tail mushroom
vitamin C
vitamin E
seaweed
zinc
sarsaparilla
Indian bael
punarnava
commiphora
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
swertia
peony
lingzhi
Szechuan lovage
morus
myrrh
ganoderma
aster root
paw paw
Algae
Angelica
Antrodia camphorata
Achyranthes
Auricularia
AHCC
Ajuga
Aucubin
Andrographolide
Albumin
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Astragaloside
Andrographis
Agrimonia pilosa
Astragalin
Atractylone
Black Seed
Borotutu
Broussonetia
bergenin
Betulinic acid
Bayleaf
Bitter Grass
Bael
Basidiomycota
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bacteria
Black root
BCAA
Bupleurum
Baicalin
Bassia scoparia
Bergenia
Chinese Silkvine
Coriolus mushroom
Chinese Fleeceflower
C-Phycocyanin
Chirata
Corilagin
Cytokines
Cynodon dactylon
Carthamus
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Dianthus
Desmodium
Fucoidan
Flueggea suffruticosa
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Ficus simplicissima
Flavonolignan
Glucan peptides
Globulins
Glutathione
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Glycyrrhizin
Hyperoside
Hygrophila
Immunoglobulin G
Isosilybin
Indian Coraltree
Lichen
Ligustrum
Labrador Tea
Little ironweed
Momordica
Morning Glory
Neoandrographolides
Nymphaea nouchali
Oroxylum indicum
Onosma bracteatum
Oxymatrine
Ornithine l-aspartic acid
Phellodendron
Picroside
Polysaccharides
Pagoda Tree
Pluchea
portulaca
Patrinia
Polygonum
Palo Azul
Rubia yunnanensis
Rhubarb
Sophora
Silybin
Sarivan
Schisandrins
Silydianin
Silychristin
Stereospermum
Sumac
Schizandrol A
Silybum
Sulfated polysaccharide
Sword Bean
Terminalia
Trametes
Tamarind
Taraxacum
Tremella
Varuna
Wax Gourd
Yin Chen
Zucchini
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