BILVA - Ayurvedic Herbs Series

Video by: Dr. Nawal Mohammed, BAMS Bilva is an ancient Ayurvedic tree known for its spiritual and medicinal importance.   Bilva (Aegel mermelos) is a medium-sized deciduous thorny plant that grows up to 30-40 feet with limited number of branches that are irregular/crooked. Fruits are sub-spherical to pear shaped, can reach the size of large grapefruit or bigger, has a smooth woody shell with a green, gray or yellow peel.   Benefits of Bilva:·      Anti-inflammatory properties Enhances digestion and other metabolic activities significantly Give relief from dyspepsia, sinusitis, cold, gastritis and indigestion Helps treat rheumatoid arthritis, cold and cough Help in relieving cardiac problems Helps in creating good appetite Used in treating respiratory problems