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Sacred Fig (Peepal / Ashwattha)
Ficus religiosa
ଓସ୍ତ (Osta)पीपल (Peepal)Ashwattha
- Family
- Moraceae
- Origin
- Indian subcontinent & Indochina
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Large sacred deciduous epiphytic tree; broad ovate-cordate leaves with elongated slender tail-like drip tips, and sessile paired axillary dark-purple figs.
Traditional Uses
Dysmenorrhea, wound healing, stomatitis, jaundice, and skin eruptions
Parts Used
Bark, tender leaf buds, latex, fruit
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Kashaya, Madhura
- Guna: Guru, Ruksha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Treats asthma, ulcers, skin diseases, improves fertility, and stabilizes cardiac rhythm
Precautions
Excessive oral ingestion may cause mild constipation; generally very safe
Interesting Facts
Under this Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, Siddhartha Gautama achieved spiritual enlightenment as the Buddha