Abstract :
Background: Aegle marmelos also known as Bael has been familiarly known as a constituent of traditional
medication for treating several human ailments. Even though every part of the plant is beneficial leading to their
significant use in vital medicines, the leaves and fruits are commonly useful as essential drugs from the ancient times
of medicinal system to treat most of the general illnesses of humans. Its fruit consists of vast medicine related benefits
which are useful in diarrhea, dysentery and gastrointestinal disorders. The medicinal properties of Bael work as chief
components for discovering and designing of drugs.
Purpose: The present study was evaluated for the nutritional and phytochemical compositions of Aegel marmelos
dry leaves.
Basic Procedure: AOAC standard method was used. For experiments, mineral compositions were determined by
atomic absorption spectrophotometry for Ca, Na, Mg, Zn, Cu and Fe. Flame photometer was used to determine K.
The qualitative phytochemical examination was done to determine tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, phenols
and steroids.
Results: Aegle marmelos fruit pulp powder depicted the existence of tannins, flavonoids and alkaloids as main
bioactive components and presence of Vitamin C in higher concentration. Micronutrients like potassium, magnesium
and sodium were present in adequate amount.
Conclusion: It was examined that Bael fruit pulp powder consists of protein, minerals, crude fiber and energy in
good amount. It is richer source of carbohydrates and dietary fiber. It provides various nutrients and phytochemicals
which are not provided by allopathic medicine having no side effects.
Keyword :
Aegle marmelos, phytochemical, proximate, fruit pulp.