Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Bilva is the gut herb of the classics — the unripe fruit is the supreme grahi (binding) remedy for chronic loose stools, while the ripe pulp makes the gentle summer sherbet.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Ripe pulp strained into sherbet; the medicinal binding action belongs to the half-ripe dried fruit.
Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita; Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (bilva).
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- ripe pulp as bael sherbet with jaggery
- unripe dried slices (bilva) decocted for the gut
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: constipation (ripe fruit in excess is sluggish)
- Contraindication: diabetes (sweetened sherbet)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Bael fruit
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup pieces (150g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup pieces) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 136 kcal | 204 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 3.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 28.2 g | 42.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 9.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | 24.5 g |
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 0.9 g |
| Calcium | 48.0 mg | 71.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.23 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Magnesium | 34.1 mg | 51.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 37.3 mg | 55.9 mg |
| Potassium | 409 mg | 614 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.14 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 7.5 mg | 11.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.5 µg | 3.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.60 mg | 0.90 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.5 µg | 6.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.25 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.04 mg |
