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The document discusses the pipal or sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa). It describes the tree's botanical features such as its large size, heart-shaped leaves, small round fruits, and production of a sealing wax. It notes the tree is considered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists. The document also provides details on the tree's chemical composition, Ayurvedic properties, uses for external applications like enhancing complexion and internal uses to treat conditions like vomiting, diarrhea and diabetes. It concludes with information on proper dosages.

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Aswattha

The document discusses the pipal or sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa). It describes the tree's botanical features such as its large size, heart-shaped leaves, small round fruits, and production of a sealing wax. It notes the tree is considered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists. The document also provides details on the tree's chemical composition, Ayurvedic properties, uses for external applications like enhancing complexion and internal uses to treat conditions like vomiting, diarrhea and diabetes. It concludes with information on proper dosages.

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(13) AKSHOTAK

Ficus religiosa
Latin name : Relijosa = holy sacred.
Family : Urticaceae.
Scientific classification: Figs constitute the genus Ficus, of the family
Moraceae. The common commercial fig is classified as Ficus carica, the
sycamore fig as ficus sycomorus, and the pipal, or sacred fig, as Ficus
religiosa. The common rubber plant is classified as Ficus elastica, and
the banyan tree, or Indian fig, as Ficus bengalensis. The two figs native
to the subtropical United States are classified as Ficus aurea and Ficus
citrifolia.

Sanskrit names : Pippal, Chaldal, Bodhidru, Pavitraka, Yadnik,


Shreevriksha, Mahadmm, Devatma, Ksishnavas.

Botanical Description : Tree is very huge and tall. In old trees the bark
cracks. Leaves- soft shiny, heart shaped with 5-7 veins and pointed tip.
Because of this arrangement with a slight wind the leaves shake. (It is
said that when the leaves of pipal are still, it is assumed there is no
wind). Fruits - small round green when raw and red when ripe. Fruits

appear in summer and ripe in monsoon, Old pipal tree produces a sealing
wax which is known as krimi). A very small quantity of secretions falls
on the ground from pipal tree. Hindus and especially Buddhists consider
pipal tree as a very sacred tree.

Habitat: All over India and Sri lanka.


Chemical composition : Bark contains taisnin, rubber and wax.

Properties

Guna : guru, ruksha;


Rasa : kashaya;
Vipaka katu;
Veerya : sheeta;
Dosha : kaphapittashamak.

External Uses : Complexion enhancer - paste of aerial roots is applied


locally. The powder of bark is sprinkled on the wounds. its latex is
useful in reducing pain and swelling and also acts as haemostatic.

Internal Uses: Being astringent bark is used in vomiting, diarrhoea,


dysentery. Ripe fruits of pipal are used in stomachache and constipation.
In diabetes fruits and bask are used, Decoction of the bark + honey and
6,iits are useful in gout, blood disorders and bleeding disorders,
powdered dry fruits are given for conception. Emits, roots, bark and
aerial roots processed in mills- sugar + honey is prescribed as an
aphrodisiac. (Infertile couples are advised to worship pipal tree). Bark,
fruits and leaves are used for medicinal purpose.
Dosage: Juice -12 to 24 ml.;
decoction - 50 to 100 ml.;

powder -1 to3 gms.

Srotogamitva:

Dosha : Kaphapittashamak.
Dhatu : Rakta (haemostatic,
(aphrodisiac), meda (diabetes).

complexion

enhancer);

shukra

Mala : Purisha and Mutra (astringent).

Fig
Fig, common name for plants of a genus of the mulberry family, and for
the fruits of these plants. The common commercial fig, native to
southwest Asia, is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical countries.
It is a low, deciduous tree, about 5 to 8 m (about 15 to 25 ft) tall, having
deeply lobed, alternate leaves that are rough above and smooth beneath;
branches are covered with downy, greenish bark.
The small flowers of the fig plant are borne on the inner surface of a
fleshy, hollow organ called a receptacle, and the fruit is the result of
further growth of the receptacle. Many commercial fig varieties produce
no fertile pollen, and as fruit development cannot proceed without
fertilization, pollen of the wild fig is used for these varieties. Fruits of
other varieties develop without fertilization. To ensure pollination in fig
orchards, flower branches of the wild fig are suspended in the vicinity of
cultivated fig trees, a process known as caprification. Propagation is
usually accomplished by cuttings.

Commercial production of cultivated figs is widespread throughout the


Mediterranean region. Most of the fruit is dried before marketing. In the
United States, the major centers are California and Texas. The more
popular Californian varieties are packed fresh or dried. Most Texas figs
are canned.
Another species of fig, the sycamore fig, is a taller tree that also bears
edible fruit. The figs are pear-shaped, sweet, and slightly aromatic but
inferior to the common fig. This tree is the true sycamore, mentioned
several times in the Old Testament, and is a favorite shade tree in the
Middle East. The pipal, or sacred fig, is another tall member of the
genus, growing in Southeast Asia. It is venerated by Buddhists and
Brahmins, to whom it is known as the bo tree. The common rubber
plant, which is familiar in United States homes and conservatories, is a
species of fig. In Southeast Asia, its native home, the plant's overall
growth is much greater than under temperate conditions, and in this form
it is known as the India rubber tree, a source of Assam rubber. The
banyan tree, or Indian fig, produces edible fruits.
Two figs native to the subtropical United States develop from seeds
germinated on the trunks of trees. Aerial roots are extended down the
sides of the trunks, eventually establishing contact with the ground.

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