A tropical fruit known as the wood apple, or Limonia acidissima, is produced in South and Southeast Asian nations. The fruit's hard rind is how it got its name.

The wood apple fruit's outer shell protects the pulp inside. The outer layer is strong and difficult to crack. When the pulp is ripening, it tastes harsh and then turns sweet-sour. It is aromatic, sticky, and studded with seeds.

In the winter, wood apples are widely accessible.

Timber Apple Tree
The wood apple tree has thorny branches and a dark grey bark that reaches heights of 9 to 10 metres.

Three types of wood apple trees exist.

one that does not produce fruit. One kind produces enormous, fruit-sized fruits, while the other produces smaller, fragrant fruits with fewer seeds.

Is Wood Apple the same as Beal?
They are not the same fruit. However, the terms "wood apple" and "beal" are frequently used interchangeably.

While the beal refers to Aegle marmelos Correa, the wood apple typically refers to Limonia acidissima L, Feronia elephantum Correa, and Schinus limonia L.

Both fruits have distinctive flavours and appearances. The exterior of the wood apple fruit is a tough, light brown colour. although the rind's exterior

1. healthy for the kidneys and liver
   The antioxidant content of wood apple fruit is high, and it also has a number of other ingredients that assist the body function better by scavenging free radicals. The fruit's pulp also serves as a natural detoxifier and promotes kidney and liver function (1).
2. regulates high blood sugar (hyperglycemia brought on by fluoride)
   For the body to operate properly, blood glucose management is crucial. Blood glucose levels are significantly influenced by fluoride. Fluoride in drinking water enhances the blood's glucose tolerance, resulting in hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).Because its pulp contains substances such saponins, phytosterols, flavonoids, polyphenols, and ascorbic acid, which are known for their capacity to reduce high blood sugar, wood apples are useful in treating such fluoride-induced hyperglycemia. Therefore, eating a wood apple can help you control blood sugar levels caused by fluoride.
3. advantageous for better sleep
   To end sleeplessness and enhance the quality of sleep, wood apple root powder is utilised.
4. Has anti-inflammatory properties
   Studies on wood apple bark extracts have revealed that they possess anti-inflammatory effects 
5. Using wood apple juice as a thirst quencher .People who are thirsty should drink wood apple juice. Wood apple juice can even be used to treat exhaustion.Simply combine the mashed fruit pulp with water to make the juice, and then stir in the necessary amount of cane jaggery. Stir it thoroughly until the jaggery dissolves. For improved flavour, add a pinch of salt and cardamom powder now.
6. cures bee stings and snake bites
   Indians have utilised the bark of the wood apple tree and the powder of fruit shells to cure snakebites since the dawn of time.