Bael Fruit vs Musa acuminata

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Herb

Bael Fruit

Aegle marmelos

Digestive

Digestive

Description

A sacred tree in Hinduism dedicated to Lord Shiva, whose fruit is one of the most effective anti-diarrheal remedies in Ayurveda.

Tropical fruit; unripe banana and banana flower used in folk medicine for diabetes, diarrhea, and gastric ulcers.

Active Compounds

Marmelosin, Marmesin, Luvangetin, Tannins

pectin, starch, serotonin, dopamine, flavonoids, minerals

Traditional Uses

Diarrhea, Dysentery, Constipation (ripe fruit), Diabetes

diarrhea, ulcers, diabetes, constipation (ripe), anxiety, anemia

Modern Uses

Anti-diarrheal, Gastroprotective, Hypoglycemic, Antimicrobial

anti-ulcer (unripe), anti-diarrheal, mood support (serotonin), nutritive food

Adult Dosage

Unripe fruit: 5-10g powder for diarrhea; Ripe fruit: eaten fresh as mild laxative

Unripe banana: 1-2 daily for GI conditions; flower tea 5-10g

Contraindications

Diabetes medications (potentiation)

latex allergy (banana-latex syndrome), hyperkalemia risk with kidney disease

Side Effects

Constipation (unripe, excessive), Flatulence

hyperkalemia (excess in kidney failure), bloating

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E