Traditional Herbs from Ficus religiosa

prevent_gum_disease

Wash the roots of the bodhi plant until clean.
chew the roots to prevent gum disease.

bruises

Prepare enough bodhi tree leaves\u00a0then wash them with running water until clean.", "Crush the leaves until they become a paste.
Apply the leaf paste on the bruised skin.

What is Ficus religiosa Looks like??

Parts of Ficus religiosa that could be used

Leaves", "Bark", "Roots", "Sap

Ficus religiosa Distribution

The bodhi tree is one of the oldest trees originating from Indo-China and the Indian subcontinent from the foothills of the Himalayas to South China (Yunnan), Vietnam and Northern Thailand, and is currently widely cultivated in the Malesia region but also the Middle East, North Africa and United States of America. This tree has been cultivated in tropical areas of the world, especially as an ornamental plant with various uses. In the Middle East, this species is planted as a roadside tree and is considered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists, and is usually planted by Hindus near temples. It is said that Buddha sat under this tree when he attained Realization and Vishnu the Destroyer was born among its branches. This tree has low quality wood and can be used to make packaging boxes and matches, as well as material for making spoons used in rituals and sacrificial fires by Hindus. The bark contains tannins which can be used to tan leather and dye fabric, and the fibers are used as material for making paper. Latex obtained from plants is used to make varnishes. In addition, traditionally the bodhi tree has been used throughout South Asia as a medicinal plant that is believed to be able to treat various health problems. Among other things, in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, the bodhi tree is used for the treatment of stomach ulcers.
Agroecology of Ficus religiosa
Bodhi trees can be found growing in tropical and subtropical areas at altitudes up to 1,520 m above sea level. This plant is tolerant of various climate zones and soil types, it is reported that this plant can live for more than 3000 years. In Paraguay, this species lives in forests at lower altitudes and in China this species is reported to grow at altitudes of 400-700 m above sea level. In India, it grows both wild and cultivated up to 1,500 m above sea level. It grows best in areas where the average annual temperature is in the range of 16 - 35 °C, and the average annual rainfall is in the range of 500 - 5,000 mm. This species prefers a position in full sun but also does well in partial shade, with moist soil conditions. Capable of growing in a variety of soil types but prefers deep alluvial sandy loam with good drainage. This plant is also found in shallow soil including rock crevices.
Morphology of Ficus religiosa

The stem has a cracked, gray bark surface.
The leaves are alternate, long-stemmed, ovate or heart-shaped, the apex tapering to a tail-like tip. The blades are shiny dark green above, pale green below, with edges slightly wavy, have 6-9 pairs of lateral veins, glabrous,
Flowers have male, female and gal flowers on the same plant. Male flowers are few, petals have 2-3 lobes, 1 stamen. short filaments. Gal flowers (enlarged sterile flowers) have 3-4 lobed petals, round and smooth ovaries, enlarged stigmas and have 2 lobes. "Depressed subglobose fruit, in pairs, located in the leaf axils, 1.5 cm in diameter, glabrous. The fruit turns red or purple when ripe.
The seeds are small and brown.

Cultivation of Ficus religiosa

Propagation can be done generatively (seeds) and vegetatively (cuttings).
Seeds can germinate well at temperatures around 20\u00b0C.
Cutting material is taken 4 - 12 cm long, taken from lateral branches." ]

Ficus religiosa, more details :
Chemical Content of Ficus religiosa
ß-sitosteryl, n-octacosanol, methyl oleanolate, lanosterol, stigmasterol, lupeol, phytosterol, amino acids, furanocoumarins, phenolic components, volatile compounds and secondary metabolites, n-hexadecanoic acid, 9,12-octadecadienoic acid, 9,12,15 -octadecatrienoic acid, butyl 9,12,15-octadecatrienoate, alkaloids, saponins, steroids, tannins, triterpenes, flavonoids, and cardiac glycosides.
Benefits of Ficus religiosa
Prevent gum disease, relieve toothache pain, treat constipation, mumps, boils, gout, fever, wounds, dysentery, stomach ulcers, bruises, gonorrhea, cancer, heart disease and asthma, lumbago, skin diseases (ringworm, athlete's foot, scabies, and other fungi), stomatitis, diuresis, increases fertility for women, overcomes bleeding disorders, relieves inflammation, ear drops. Acts as an antidote for venomous animal bites, laxative, aphrodisiac, antibacterial, antiprotozoal, antiviral, antidiarrheal, antidiabetic and diuretic.
Simplisia of Ficus religiosa
- Take fresh bodhi tree leaves and wash them until clean.
- Dry the leaves in direct sunlight or using an oven.
- After the leaves are completely dry, blend them finely and sift them to get a powder.
- Save them in a container which is well covered and protected from light to maintain the simple quality.
Another Facts for Ficus religiosa :
Synonym of Ficus religiosa
Ficus caudata Stokes, Ficus peepul Griff., Urostigma religiosum (L.) Gasp.
Habitus of Ficus religiosa
Tree. Tree, annual, grows to a height of 15 - 30 m
Habitat of Ficus religiosa
- Forest
- Roadside
- Land