A prickly deciduous tree reaching 8 meters (26 ft). has fruit in the shape of yellow plum, greenish-white blooms, and scented oblong to lance-shaped foliage. The bitter, half-ripe Bael fruit is great for diarrhea and dysentery and lessens intestinal discomfort. With a high vitamin C concentration, the mature fruit is demulcent and laxative. It reduces stomach discomfort and promotes this organ's normal operation. To cure ulcerative colitis, one takes the astringent Bels leaves. The tree's unusual use is for earaches. A section of dried root is immersed in Neem tree oil and allowed to slightly dry. The burned end drips oil into the ear (This is not a recommended practice.)