kath-bel belongs to the bel variety of fruit-bearing trees. It is called wood apple

Health benefits of Bael fruit (Wood Apple)
The bael tree is probably the most valuable therapeutic plants of India. Its therapeutic qualities happen to be explained within the historic healthcare treatise in Sanskrit, Charaka Samhita. All of the parts of this particular tree which includes stem, bark, root, leaves as well as fruit at every stage of maturation has therapeutic benefits and it has been utilized as traditional medicinal practices for a long period. Wood Apple is a cure for combating the health problems such as peptic ulcer, constipation, respiratory problems, indigestion, dysentery, diarrhea, diabetes, piles and sexual dysfunctions. It enhance immunity to counteract infections such as viral, bacterial and fungal.

1. Cure for constipation
Ripe bael fruit acts as a laxative which helps to cleanse and tone the intestines. For best results, it could be consumed regularly for 2 to 3 months in form of sherbet which is made from pulp. Mix the pulp with a bit of sugar and milk. It could also be consumed without adding any sugar or milk. For an adult person, 60 grams of pulp is enough.

2. Aid diarrhea and dysentery
Unripe Bael is an effective treatment for chronic diarrhea and dysentery. Slice up an unripe fruit and dry it under sun then made it into powder. Drink the mixture of 1 teaspoon of powder, warm water and brown sugar two times a day. Intake of Bael powder will lower mucus and blood in dysentery. For best results, it should be taken for at least one week. But it is not useful for severe dysentery.