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Family: Rutaceae English names: Bengal quince, golden apple, stone apple Bengal quince, golden apple, stone appleIndian names: maredu (Andhra Pradesh), bel (Bengal), bil (Gujrat), bael, bil (Himachal Pradesh), bael (Hindi), bilpatra, kumbala, malura (Karnatka), vilwam (Kerala), bilwa (Sanskrit), kuvalum (Tamil Nadu) (Andhra Pradesh), (Bengal), (Gujrat), (Himachal Pradesh), (Hindi), (Karnatka), (Kerala), (Sanskrit), (Tamil Nadu)Aegle marmelos Correa is a sacred tree, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The offering of bael leaves is a compulsory ritual of the worship of Lord Shiva in the hills. This importance seems largely due to its medicinal properties. All parts of this tree, viz., root, leaf, trunk, fruit and seed, are used for curing one human ailment or another. Correa is a sacred tree, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The offering of leaves is a compulsory ritual of the worship of Lord Shiva in the hills. This importance seems largely due to its medicinal properties. All parts of this tree, viz., root, leaf, trunk, fruit and seed, are used for curing one human ailment or another. |
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