Bael Bilva Fruit Powder (225g) | Ayurvedic Herb for Digestive & Bowel Comfort
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| SKU | Health Concern | Pack Size | Main Ingredient | Specialty | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4637 | Digestive & Gut Health | 225gm | Bilva (Bael) | 100% Natural | PRANA AYURVEDA |
Bael Bilva Fruit Powder is a single-herb churna prepared from the immature fruit of Bilva (Aegle marmelos), one of the most revered trees of the Indian tradition. Its Rasa is astringent with a sweet undertone, its Virya is Ushna or warming, and its Vipaka is sweet. Classical texts describe Bilva as Grahi, a quality that lends firmness and tone to the lower digestive passage while kindling Agni. It settles both Vata and Kapha, making it a steady daily companion for comfortable digestion and healthy bowel function.
Ayurvedic Significance
Bilva occupies a distinctive place in the Ayurvedic materia medica because it is simultaneously Deepana and Grahi. It stimulates the digestive fire yet holds and consolidates rather than loosening, a combination few herbs offer. This makes it a classical choice where Agni is weak and Ama has settled into the Annavaha and Purishavaha Srotas. By supporting the small intestine in absorbing nourishment, Bilva helps the Rasa Dhatu form well, which in turn supports Ojas. Practitioners favour it where a Vata-Kapha constitution needs warming, steadying support through the gut.
Key Benefits
- Comfortable, settled digestion: The warming, Deepana action of immature Bilva fruit supports a steady digestive fire and easy processing of daily meals.
- Healthy bowel function: Bilva's classical Grahi quality lends tone and firmness to the lower digestive tract, supporting well-formed, regular elimination.
- Better absorption of nourishment: By supporting small-intestine function, Bilva helps the body draw more from the food it receives, nourishing the Rasa Dhatu.
- Ama-clearing support: Its astringent-warming profile helps the body clear metabolic residue from the digestive channels, keeping the Srotas open and light.
- Vata and Kapha balance: A grounding, warming herb that suits constitutions prone to coldness, irregularity or heaviness through the abdomen.
Ingredients
| Herb Name (Sanskrit) | Botanical Name | Plant Part Used |
|---|---|---|
| Bilva (Bael) | Aegle marmelos | Fruit (immature) |
Formulated according to the traditional principles of Ayurveda.
All Prana Ayurveda herbs are sourced from select wild regions of India, where they naturally develop higher concentrations of active constituents.
Suggested Use
The traditional serving is a quarter to half a teaspoon of the powder, once or twice daily. Warm water is the preferred Anupana; buttermilk or a little honey also suits the herb well. Take it shortly after meals, when its Deepana and Grahi qualities are most useful. Triphala at night pairs comfortably with it. For dosage and duration suited to your constitution (Prakriti), consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
Safety & Certifications
- Produced in GMP-certified facilities under strict quality standards.
- Prepared by traditional methods, with herbs kept below the temperatures that dull their vitality.
- Authentically sourced, ethically wildcrafted Bilva fruit, hand-selected at peak maturity.
- Vegan and vegetarian; no animal-derived matter.
- Non-GMO and sustainably sourced.
- No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives; free from synthetic stabilizers.
- Free from added sugar, egg, dairy, lactose, soya, corn, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
- If you are pregnant or nursing, speak with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before use.
- Those managing blood sugar are encouraged to keep their usual monitoring routine while taking this herb.
- Its warming, astringent nature suits Vata and Kapha; strongly Pitta constitutions may prefer a smaller serving.
- Storage: keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Manufactured in WHO GMP-certified facilities, every Prana Ayurveda formulation honors classical Ayurvedic wisdom while meeting modern quality and safety standards.
Additional Information
This herb travels under several names. Bilva, Bilwa, Vilva, Bel, Bael and Beal all refer to the same tree, Aegle marmelos, and the differences are simply transliterations from Sanskrit and regional Indian languages. It is also called Sriphala, the sacred fruit, for its long association with Lord Shiva. Whichever spelling appears on a label, the herb inside is the same.
