Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.12-05-2020

Sacred fig

Plant

Family

Mulberry family (Moraceae)

English

Sacred fig, Ashwattha tree, Bodhi, Bodhi tree, Botree, Fig tree, Peepal, Peepalbant, Peepal tree, Peepul, Peepul tree, Pippala tree

Latin

Ficus religiosa L.

Plantparts

Bark, foliage, Fruit, Leaf, Stalk, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

abdominal pain, Adstringent, Anti-bacterial, Antibacterial Agent, Anti-cholera, antiseptic, aperient, Astrigent, Astringent, Bactericidal, Bactericide, Bacteriostatic, baktericidal, Bellyache, Bellypain, catharic, Cathartic, cholera, Disinfectant, Gastralgia, laxative, movements of the bowel, purgative, Stomach ache, Stomach aches, Stomach pain, stomach pains, Used as an antiseptic

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical used in Purulia district, West Bengal, India

Ingredients

 Tanning agents, zinc

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn2036

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