Bael Leaves For Medicine Bael contains chemicals called tannins, flavonoids, and coumarins. These chemicals help to reduce swelling (inflammation). This might help treat asthma, diarrhea, and other conditions. Also, some of these chemicals help to reduce blood sugar. It may act as an antidiarrhoeal agent It may be an antimicrobial (effectively kills various microorganisms) It may have radioprotective potential (protects the body from harmful effects of radiation) It might have anticancer potential It may act as an antipyretic (fever-reducing) agent It may have anti-ulcer properties It may be an antigenotoxic (prevents damage to DNA) It may be a diuretic (increases urine output) It may act as an anti- inflammatory agent5