Arasam Pattai Podi / Sacred Fig Bark Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Moraceae

Genus: Ficus

Species: F. religiosa

Binomial name: Ficus religiosa

Sacred fig is scientifically known as Ficus Religiosa, it belongs to the Moraceae family. The native of this tree in India. This large evergreen tree is also known as pippale tree, peepal tree, Bo tree, Bodhi tee, Peepul tree, Po tree, Ashwattha tree, Sacred ficus, Poplar-leaved fig tree, Holy ficus, Tree-of-wisdom, etc.

This tree is considered of religious significance in Jainism, Buddhism, Sages, Hinduism. People not only use this tree for worship, it is also used as a medicinal tree. All parts of this tree are used as traditional medicine in various countries. It acts as a body heat reliever, so it helps to treat flu, cold, and fever caused by fear.

It also has a good amount of antibacterial properties, so it helps to cure toothaches, tooth decay, eye pain, and mouth ulcers. The bark, root, and fruit of this tree are used to treat jaundice.

Health Benefits

• The sacred fig bark has a good amount of anti-cancer properties, so it helps to prevent the growth of cancer cells.
• The peepal bark is also used to treat respiratory problems like asthma.
• This bark has a healing effect that helps to treat eczema symptoms like red/white patches, skin inflammation, itching, cracks, etc.
• Some studies prove that peepal has a good amount of anti-diabetes properties, so it helps to manage blood sugar levels. 
• Sacred fig also helps to treat various mouth-related problems like tooth decay, toothaches, bleeding gums, tooth stains, mouth ulcers, and bad breath.