Arasa ilai / Peepal Tree/ Sacred Fig Leaf Powder

Botanical Name      : Ficus Religiosa
English Name          : Sacred Fig
Tamil Name             : அரச இலை  / Arasa ilai 
Hindi Name             : अस्वत्थ पत्ती /  aswattha Pattee
Malayalam Name   : അരയാൽ ഇല / arayal / pippalam ila
Telugu Name           : పిప్పలము ఆకు ఆకు / pippalamu aku
 

About  Arasa ilai  ( Sacred Fig Leaf ):-

Ficus religiosa is a largely dry-season deciduous or semi-evergreen tree up to 30 meters (98 ft) tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 3 meters. 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 longleaf stalk and the broad leaf structure. According to Ayurveda, every part of the peepal tree - the leaf, bark, shoot, seeds, as well as fruit, has several medicinal benefits. It is being used since ancient times for curing many diseases.
Internal Benefits of  Arasa ilai  ( Sacred Fig Leaf ):-

• Paste of newly emerged leaves or bark is helpful in case of diarrhea.
• Decoction of the Peepal tree is useful in gout. Its regular use lowers serum uric acid levels.
• 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 the 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 eye pain.
• Helps In Treating Asthma. 

External Benefits of Arasa ilai  ( Sacred Fig Leaf ):-

• Newly emerged leaves used as a paste improve the fair complexion of the skin.
• In case of pain in the body, the application of Peepal tree milk gives relief.
• When there are cracks in the feet, the use of milk from the Peepal tree gives relief.
•  In the case of piles applying a paste of Neem and Peepal tree leaves gives relief. 

How to Consume  Arasa ilai  ( Sacred Fig Leaf ) Internally:-

1. Morning - Mix 5 gms of powder in 100 ml water, Boil the content for a 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 their powder and boil it along with milk. Then, add sugar and drink it about two times a day. It helps those ailing with asthma. 

How to Apply  Arasa ilai  ( Sacred Fig Leaf ) Externally:-

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Procurement & Agriculture Method:

90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature, the remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.

Disclaimer:

 The Consumption details and benefits listed out on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Anyhow you are requested to consult your doctor before use.

அரச இலை மருத்துவ பலன்கள்:

• கர்பப்பை கோளாறு,
• மலட்டுத் தன்மை நீக்கும், 
• சூட்டைக் குறைப்பது, 
• சுரம்போக்கும், 
• வீக்கம் குறைக்கும்.