Benefits of Pipal (Aswattha) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Pipal (Aswattha)

Pipal or Aswattha is native to the Indian subcontinent and Indochina that belongs to Moraceae, the fig or mulberry family. Bodhi tree is the popular name of Aswatta. This evergreen tree emits large amounts of oxygen and medicinal properties.

Botanical Name : Ficus religiosa.

Useful Parts for Pipal (Aswattha) :

Fruits, root bark, stem bark, roots, and leaves.

Names in different languages for Pipal (Aswattha) :

English: Sacred fig.
Hindi: Peepal tree.
Bengali: Aswattha.
Kannada: Ashwattha.
Malayalam: Arachu.
Marathi: Peepal.
Tamil: Arasan.
Telugu: Arasum.

Health benefits of Pipal (Aswattha)

Pipal is famous for treating diseases such as:

• Treat skin disease

  The anti-inflammatory properties of Pipal are beneficial for curing skin diseases, especially eczema.

• Treat constipation

  The laxative properties of Pipal helps to cure constipation naturally.

• Treat respiratory diseases

  The anti-allergic properties of Pipal helps to cure various kinds of respiratory diseases.

• Treat diarrhea

  The astringent properties of Pipalcures diarrhea by contracting the mucosal cells or other body tissues.

• Treat wounds

  The healing properties of Pipal are used to reduce swelling and pain associated with wounds.

Ayurvedic medicines that include Pipal (Aswattha) as an ingredient

• Dermosooth ointment.
• Sarivadyasava.
• Nalpamaradi tailam.
• Panchavalkaladi tailam.
• Arimedadi tailam.

Pipal has been widely used in Ayurveda to treat diseases such as diarrhea, constipation, respiratory diseases, skin diseases, wounds, etc.