Bel is a valuable fruit for human from the religious and medicinal point of view. It is a must in every Vedic Pooja. Newar community girls marry with Bel at the age of 10 - 12 wishing for longevity and happy life. In fact, it is the first plant on earth which germinated from the breast drop of Sati Devi. It is the native plant of Nepal but now pretty popular in India, Bangladesh and south east Asia. Bel (wood apple) is a sweet, aromatic and astringent in nature and the big source of Vitamin C. Words cannot describe about its medicinal value. It is an elixir for a new mother strengthening immunity. Marmelos is very good for Diabetics, Constipation, breast cancer, cardiovascular disease respiratory and anti aging. It controls insulin and glucose so very good for diabetic patients. Bel is rich source of Thiamine & Riboflavin which is Vitamin B and very important for Liver functioning. Its leaves are used as a painkiller and its juice purifies blood. In short, just this fruit can cure more than 70 diseases because it balances Kapha and Vatha Dosha (water and air element) in our body. Therefore, it is called 'Shreefal' in Sanskrit which means King of all fruits.