Arasa ilai / Peepal Tree/ Sacred Fig Leaf Powder

Arasa ilai / Peepal Tree/ Sacred Fig Leaf Powder - 50 gm

Botanical Name : Ficus Religiosa English Name : Sacred Fig Tamil Name : Arasa ilai Hindi Name : aswattha Pattee Malayalam Name : arayal / pippalam ila Telugu Name : pippalamu aku

About :
Ficus religiosa is a large dry season deciduous or semi evergreen tree up to 30 metres (98 ft) tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 3 metres . The leaves are cordate in shape with a distinctive extended drip tip; they are 10?17 cm long and 8?12 cm broad, with a 6?10 cm petiole. The fruits are small figs 1?1.5 cm in diameter, green ripening to purple. This phenomenon can be explained due to the long leaf stalk and the broad leaf structure.According to Ayurveda, every part of the peepal tree - the leaf, bark, shoot, seeds, as well as the fruit, has several medicinal benefits. It is being used since ancient times for curing many diseases.

Benefits :
Internal Benefits of Arasa ilai ( Sacred Fig Leaf ):- ? Paste of newly emerged leaves or bark is helpful in case of diarrhea. ? Decoction of Peepal tree is useful in gout. Its regular use lowers serum uric acid level. ? In case of impotency decoction of Peepal tree parts prepared in milk gives benefits. ? Powder of Peepal fruits with Kadukkai is useful in diabetes. ? Juice of tender leaves of Peepal leaves with honey is useful in heart diseases. ? Decoction of bark of tamarind and Peepal tree is useful when there is difficulty in menstruation ? Peepal milk derived from its leaves is helpful in providing relief from the eye pain. ? Helps In Treating Asthma. External Benefits of Arasa ilai ( Sacred Fig Leaf ):- ? Newly emerged leaves used as a paste improves to fair complexion of skin. ? In case of pain in the body, application of Peepal tree milk gives relief. ? When there are cracks in the feet, use of milk of Peepal tree gives relief. ? In case of piles applying paste of Neem and Peepal tree leaves gives relief.

How to Consume :
Morning - Mix 5 gms of powder in 100 ml water, Boil the content for few minutes. once the water gets warm, filter the content and drink it before food. Repeat the same for Evening Dosage after dinner. 2.Take either a few tender peepal leaves, or its powder and boil it along with milk. Then, add sugar and drink it for about two times in a day. It helps those ailing with asthma.