Bela
| Botanical name: | Wedelia chinensis (=Wedelia calendulacea) |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Local name: | Bela, Bel, Bilwa |
| Common name: | Stone apple, Bael |
| Parts used: | Leaf, fruit, bark |
| Plant character: | It is a moderate-sized tree with trifoliolate leaves and greenish-white flowers. Fruits are woody and yellow from outside when ripe but yellow and pulpy inside. Seeds are embedded in the pale orange, aromatic pulp. It is common in dry forests and planted in temple premises, gardens and homesteads. It prefers full sunlight and dry habitats. |
USES:
Fruits, bark, leaves and seeds are used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases like constipation, hyper acidity, diarrhea and dysentery. Fruits are used for preparation of summer drink in India. It has anti-cancer, anti-microbial, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.
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