Ficus religiosa Buddha tree, Sacred Fig, Peepal, Bot-treeAshvatha, Bodhidru, Peepal (Ayurveda)Peepal (Unani) Ficus religiosaFiguier, L., The vegetable world [Histoire des plantes], 1867 Ficus religiosaPhoto by Marshman (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Ficus religiosa Parts used: Leaf, bark, fruit, root Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry Uses: BARK:1. Astringes to Stops Leakage and Bleeding:-Diarrhea, Dysentery (including that with blood)-stops Bleeding, Menorrhagia (since Charaka and Sushruta)2. Astringes Kidney Essence:-Urinary disorders (Sushruta)-Leukorrhea, Spermatorrhea-Beneficial for Premature Ejaculation and to thicken the Semen; Sexual Debility (from loss of essence)-aerial roots are used to promote conception-Diabetes3. Clears Heat and Swellings:-Glandular swellings of the neck-skin diseases-Whooping Cough, Asthma (decoction)4. Externally:-paste of bark or tender roots is applied to skin infections-Ulcers, Fistula-unhealthy Wounds-Burns (powdered bark sprinkled over)-Inflammations (wash, paste)-paste of the bark and leaves is applied to Stomatitis (Chakradatta)-paste of the roots applied to the breast firms them upFRUIT, SEED-Cough, Asthma-Poor appetite, Vomiting-powdered fruit is given to aid conceptionLEAF:-Laxative–Charaka used leaf bud infusion with honey and sugar for diarrhea-applied to Wounds Dose: Powder: 2–5 gramsIn decoction: 6–12 grams Substitutes: 1. Ficus bengalensis can be used as a substitute.2. Ficus religiosa bark has been used as a substitute for Ephedra. Correctives: 1. Sugar, Honey2. Tragacanth Comment: This is revered as a sacred tree…

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