Peepal

Also Known As : Bodhi, Asvattha, Sacred fig

Technical Name : Ficus Religiosa

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet and bitter taste.

Description

Peepal is a tree which grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It grows up to 30m. It is grown in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The stem bark, fruits, tender shoots, leaves, apical bud and latex of peepal tree are used. The peepal leaves are cordate in shape with a distinctive extended drip tip. The fruits are small figs which varies from green to purple.

Health benefits

Peepal fruit can be used to treat cough, blood/related problems, vomiting and burning sensation.⁽¹⁾
It is effective to treat stomach pain by making paste of peepal leaves mixed with jaggery.⁽¹⁾
Powder made from the bark of a plant and its ripe fruits is very effective to treat asthma problem.⁽¹⁾
The soft leaves of peepal can be consumed to get relief from itching and other skin issues.⁽¹⁾
Consuming peepal seed powder is very effective for blood purification.⁽¹⁾

Note

Overconsumption of peepal tree extracts can cause bleeding in the digestive tract in some people. The fruits of peepal tree can cause skin rash or allergies in some people.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

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(2) https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.myupchar.com/en/tips/peepal-ke-ped-ke-fayde-in-hindi.amp

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