Bael is a type of fruit native to India and Southeast Asia, known for its sweet and sour taste and fragrant aroma. However, there are several synonyms for bael, depending on the region and language. In Hindi, bael is known as "bael-giri" or "sivadruma" and in Sanskrit, it is called "bilva." The fruit is also known as "wood apple" due to its hard and woody outer shell. In Thailand, it is referred to as "matum," while in other Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam and Cambodia, it is called "trái soan." Regardless of its name, bael is revered for its various medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for various ailments.