1Department of Agronomy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut-250110, India
Department of Microbiology, Kanya Gurukul Mahavidhyalay, Gurukul Kangri University, Hardwar-249407, India
*Corresponding author Email: rajveersingh@gmail.com
Online published on 4 March, 2013.
Aegle marmelos commonly known as "Bilwa "or "Bael" is a high value plant for its characteristic aroma and medicinal value. The oil and dry fruit powder is an important export commodity from India earning foreign revenue for the country. A number of chemical constituents from different parts of plant have been extracted like aegelin, marmelosin, coumarin, B-sitosterol and alkaloids. This plant is a rich source of amino acid, galactose and fatty acid. The compound isolated from plant show a variety of pharmacological activity.
Aegle marmelos, Bael or Bilwa, Rutaceae, Aegelin, Alkaloids
