Belani Lacquered

Common Name: Bael Nuts

Belani lacquered has its origin from Thailand and India. The tree is deciduous with trifoliate aromatic leaves and grows to a height of 6 to 8m. The size of the mature fruit varies from 550 g to more than 3 kg. It has natural splotchy skin. It is large, hard, round ball about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. It may or may not have a stem. It is the most primitevely sold decorative botanical for potpourri. Belani lacquered can be sprayed with a scent and can be presented as a memorable gift to someone close. The dried fruit is considered to be a tonic, a restorative, an astringent, digestive and is usually prescribed for diarrhoea and dysentry.