Is bael sherbet better?

Fresh unsweetened bael pulp in water has less sugar.

Does bael help constipation or diarrhoea?

Ripe bael is traditionally used for constipation, unripe for loose stools.

Is bael murabba very sugary?

Yes, so keep it to one small piece.

One Small Piece of Bael Murabba

A single small piece of bael murabba after lunch, a traditional summer sweet for an unsettled stomach. Sugary, so keep it small.

Bael in everyday Indian homes

Bael is a hard-shelled fruit with fragrant orange pulp, sacred to Shiva. Ayurveda uses the unripe fruit for loose stools and the ripe fruit as a cooling summer food.

Bael murabba is the fruit preserved in sugar syrup. In Ayurveda bael is linked with settling the bowels, and the murabba is a tasty way to have a little in summer. Its sugar content is high.

Ingredients

1 small piece of bael murabba

How to prepare

Take one piece out with a clean, dry spoon.

How to use

Eat after lunch, a few times a week in summer.
Drink water after.

Helpful habits

Ripe bael sounds hollow when tapped and smells sweet.

Precautions

Not for people with diabetes.
Ripe bael in large amounts can cause constipation.
Traditional use; scientific evidence is limited. Do not stop prescribed medicine.

Frequently asked questions

Is bael sherbet better?: Fresh unsweetened bael pulp in water has less sugar.
Does bael help constipation or diarrhoea?: Ripe bael is traditionally used for constipation, unripe for loose stools.
Is bael murabba very sugary?: Yes, so keep it to one small piece.