Abstract
Natural medicinal plants have existed for many years—possibly even before the dawn of time. Over the past 20 years, there has been a noticeable increase in public interest in medicinal plants due to their biological properties. This has led to the use of herbal items as natural products and widespread self-medication. Apart from the medicinal application of plants, there is a growing tendency to utilize herbal items mainly as dietary supplements to enhance overall well-being (Pardon, 2003). An ethno-pharmacological study of 236 traditional medicines used in Jordan found that they are made from plants and are used to cure a variety of illnesses (Lev and Amar, 2002). Many plant extracts have been tested for their antibacterial (Mahasneh and Al-Oklah, 1999), anti-diabetic (Hamdan and Eiffy, 2004), anti-cancer (Abuharfil et al., 2000), and anti-seizure (alcofi and eta, 1999) properties. For phytochemical examination, a variety of analytical methods are used, including as mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, and chromatography. The woody, hard-shelled capsule that contains several seeds and a yellowish scent is the fruit of the Aegle marmelos plant. These phytochemicals are made up of phenolic acids (galic, ellagic, and protocatechuic acid), alkaloids, and flavonoids. The pharmacological characteristics of bael fruit extract, such as its antidiarrheal, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, radioprotective, anticancer, and antiulcer qualities, have also been the subject of much research.