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THE AYURVEDIC INGREDIENT GUIDE

Pipal · Peepal

From familiar kitchen botanicals to lesser-known roots and fruits, get to know the ingredients behind the tradition.

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LESSER-KNOWN BOTANICAL

Pipal · Peepal

Ficus religiosa

Fruit traditionally used for digestion and bowel regularity.

Pipal fruit is traditionally described as a laxative and digestive ingredient. Leaves are separately recorded as purgative, while bark has different traditional uses.

Traditional use

Pipal is Ficus religiosa and is distinct from Pippali.

Find in 2 preparationsHriday Rakshak Yog ↗

Each gram contains.Leaves traditionally described as purgative, supporting bowel evacuation.
Contributes the ingredient role highlighted above. The composition panel shows its identity and amount, helping you understand its place alongside the rest of the formula.

Arshharan Syrup ↗

Each 10 ml contains extracts derived fromFruit traditionally used for digestion and bowel regularity.
Contributes the ingredient role highlighted above. The composition panel shows its identity and amount, helping you understand its place alongside the rest of the formula.

Sources & photo creditKerala State Medicinal Plants Board: Ficus religiosa ↗

Raja Sekhar Chimirala · CC BY 4.0

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