Babool, The Magical Thorny Plant;  8 Healing Benefits

By Shreya Goswami

August 25, 2023

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Grown across the most arid climates of India, babool or babul tree has plenty of medicinal benefits that can help you stay fit and fine. Here are some such healing benefits you should know about.

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Oral Health

Chewing on babool twigs, which are loaded with antiseptic properties, can help prevent plaque formation and tooth decay.

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Digestive Health

With dietary fibre and mild laxative, babool pod extracts can help prevent constipation, improve digestion.

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Respiratory Health

Thanks to its expectorant properties, babool can relieve cough, clear mucus and soothe itchy throat.

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Anti-Inflammation

Babool extracts are loaded with antioxidants which can help reduce inflammation and its symptoms in the body.

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Wound Healing

Babool gum has astringent and antiseptic properties, which can prevent infections and boost healing.

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Anti-Diabetic Potential

The extract of babool pods and seeds may have hypoglycaemic effects, which can help lower blood sugar levels.

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Anti-Ageing Benefits

Loaded with powerful antioxidants and bioactive compounds, babool extracts may reduce signs of ageing.

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Infection Cure

Babool tree extracts can help boost your immunity and fight off infections as well as viral fevers too.

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