Peepal Leaf Powder / Sacred Fig / Arasa ilai podi / aswattha Pattee / arayal / pippalamu aku-100gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Ficus Religiosa

English Name: Sacred Fig

Tamil Name: Arasa ilai / அரச இலை

Hindi Name: aswattha Pattee / अस्वत्थ पत्ती

Malayalam Name: arayal / pippalam ila / അരയാൽ ഇല

Telugu Name: pippalamu aku / పిప్పలము ఆకు ఆకు

Description:

Ficus Religiosa is the botanical name of the peepal tree that belongs to the Moraceae family. Peepal is a semi-evergreen tree native to tropical Asia. Peepal is a sacred tree in India and is also known as a storehouse of medicinal values. 

Peepal has heart-shaped leaves and is pale green. Peepal leaves contain a rich amount of nutrients and minerals that help to heal many health diseases. 

The other common names of peepal are Ahant, Ranji, Basri, Ashvatthanara, Ashwatha, Aralimara, Aralegida, Ashvathamara, Basari, Arayal, Pimpal, Aswatha, Ashwarthan, Arasamaram, Arasan, Arasu, Arara, Ravichettu, etc. 

Nutrition Facts:

• Carbohydrates: 63.9 g
• Sugars: 47.9 g
• Dietary fiber: 9.8 g 
• Fat: 0.93 g
• Protein: 3.3 g 
• Iron: 2 mg 
• Magnesium: 68 mg 
• Manganese: 0.51 mg 
• Phosphorus: 67 mg 
• Potassium: 680 mg 
• Sodium: 10 mg 
• Zinc: 0.55 mg

Health Benefits:

• Peepal leaf powder has anti-irritation properties that help to relieve itchy skin. 
• Peepal leaf powder helps to boost the immune system.
• Peepal leaf powder is an effective remedy to cure fever and cold.
• Peepal leaf powder helps to treat asthma. 
• Peepal leaf powder contains antioxidant properties that can help to fight against free radicals caused by pollution, dust, etc. 
• Peepal leaf powder helps to treat diarrhea. 
• Peepal leaf powder helps to treat snake bites and reduce the toxicity of the poison.
• Peepal leaf powder can help to get rid of constipation.
• Peepal leaf powder helps to treat jaundice.

Dosage of Peepal Leaf Powder:

For Internal Use:

• Take a required amount of peepal leaf powder and mix it with 100ml of water. Boil the mixture for a few minutes. Filter it and drink it twice a day before taking food. It helps to cure asthma. 
• Take 5 to 10ml peepal leaf powder and boil it with water. Consume it before going to bed. It helps to get rid of constipation.

For External Use:

• Take a required amount of peepal leaf powder and mix it with water. Make a paste and apply it to the affected area. It helps to relieve itchy skin.