Ficus religiosa L.
Evergreen tree , large , no aerial roots ; often epiphytic , bark gray , smooth , wood whitish moderately hard . Leaves attractive glossy , heart shaped , extended tip . Flowers hypanthodium , tepals 2 or 3 , valvate . Fruit synconus somewhat dry .
- Family: Moraceae
- Habit: Evergreen tree
- Habitat: Grow in all soil type
- Status : Common
Vernacular names
English - Peepal tree
Hindi - Aswaltha
Malayalam - Arayal
Tamil - Aracamaram
Kannada - Ashvatthanara
Medicinal Uses
* An infusion of it used for ulcers and skin disorders .
* Leaves are used against fever .
* Bleeding wounds treatment .
* Effective to prevent constipation .
* Fruit helps in digestion .
* Root content lowers the level of uric acid and control gout .
