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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe peepal tree is considered the mythical \u2018Tree of Life\u2019 or \u2018World Tree\u2019 in the Indian subcontinent. It is also called Ficus religiosa<\/em>, belonging to the family Moraceae<\/em>, and is a variation of the fig tree known as the bodhi tree. The word \u2018Ficus\u2019 in Latin refers to \u2018fig\u2019, the fruit of the tree, and the word \u2018Religiosa\u2019 refers to \u2018religion\u2019, as it is sacred in both Buddhism and Hinduism^{1<\/sup><\/a>. Also, for this reason, it is named \u2018Sacred fig\u2019. It is a huge tree often planted near holy places and temples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
The vernacular names of peepal trees are Pipal, Pipala in Hindi; Jari, Piplo, Pipalo, Piparo in Gujarati; Pimpal, Pipal, Pippal in Marathi; Ashud, Ashvattha, Asvattha in Bengali; Aswatha in Oriya; Ahant in Assamese; Pippal, Pipal in Punjabi; Ravichettu in Telugu; Arara, Arasu, Arasan, Ashwarthan, Arasamaram in Tamil; Ranji, Arlo, Basri, Ashwatha, Ashvatthanara, Aralegida, Aralimara, Basari, Ashvathamara, Ashvattha in Kannada; Arayal in Malayalam; Bad in Kashmiri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traditionally, the leaf juice of the peepal tree may be helpful for cough, asthma, diarrhoea, ear pain, toothache, haematuria (blood in urine), migraine, scabies, eye troubles, and gastric problems. The stem bark of the peepal tree might help with paralysis, gonorrhea, bone fractures, diarrhoea, and diabetes. However, more studies are required to prove the potential use of benefits for the purposes mentioned above. Furthermore, it should not be used for self-medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Peepal Tree<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe nutritional composition of parts of the peepal tree (per 100 g) is 3<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutrient<\/strong><\/td> Fresh Fruits<\/strong><\/td> Dried Fruits<\/strong><\/td> Leaves<\/strong><\/td> \u00a0Bark<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Carbohydrates<\/strong><\/td> 21.2 g<\/td> 68.33 g<\/td> 19.20 g<\/td> 15.4 g<\/td><\/tr>
Proteins<\/strong><\/td> 2.5 g<\/td> 8.48 g<\/td> 13.55 g<\/td> 2.5 g<\/td><\/tr>
Fats<\/strong><\/td> 1.7 g<\/td> 0.143 g<\/td> 2.5 g<\/td> 1.7 g<\/td><\/tr>
Crude fibre<\/strong><\/td> 9.9 g<\/td> \u2013<\/td> 26.1 g<\/td> 9.9 g<\/td><\/tr>
Dietary fibre<\/strong><\/td> \u2013<\/td> 69.43 g<\/td> \u2013<\/td> \u2013<\/td><\/tr>
Calcium<\/strong><\/td> 289 mg<\/td> 848 mg<\/td> 1.67 mg<\/td> 16.1 mg<\/td><\/tr>
Iron<\/strong><\/td> \u2013<\/td> 6 mg<\/td> 0.18 mg<\/td> 623 mg<\/td><\/tr>
Copper<\/strong><\/td> \u2013<\/td> \u2013<\/td> 0.105 mg<\/td> \u2013<\/td><\/tr>
Manganese<\/strong><\/td> \u2013<\/td> \u2013<\/td> 0.355 mg<\/td> \u2013<\/td><\/tr>
Zinc<\/strong><\/td> \u2013<\/td> \u2013<\/td> \u2013<\/td> 0.09 mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In my practice, I have observed that the methanolic extract of Peepal stem bark has shown an inhibitory effect on the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. Since this enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of the chemical acetylcholine. This suggests that it may have potential benefits in the treatment of Alzheimer\u2019s disease by increasing levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain, which is important for memory and cognitive function^{5<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n}Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>
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Nutrient<\/strong><\/td>	Fresh Fruits<\/strong><\/td>	Dried Fruits<\/strong><\/td>	Leaves<\/strong><\/td>	\u00a0Bark<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Carbohydrates<\/strong><\/td>	21.2 g<\/td>	68.33 g<\/td>	19.20 g<\/td>	15.4 g<\/td><\/tr>
Proteins<\/strong><\/td>	2.5 g<\/td>	8.48 g<\/td>	13.55 g<\/td>	2.5 g<\/td><\/tr>
Fats<\/strong><\/td>	1.7 g<\/td>	0.143 g<\/td>	2.5 g<\/td>	1.7 g<\/td><\/tr>
Crude fibre<\/strong><\/td>	9.9 g<\/td>	\u2013<\/td>	26.1 g<\/td>	9.9 g<\/td><\/tr>
Dietary fibre<\/strong><\/td>	\u2013<\/td>	69.43 g<\/td>	\u2013<\/td>	\u2013<\/td><\/tr>
Calcium<\/strong><\/td>	289 mg<\/td>	848 mg<\/td>	1.67 mg<\/td>	16.1 mg<\/td><\/tr>
Iron<\/strong><\/td>	\u2013<\/td>	6 mg<\/td>	0.18 mg<\/td>	623 mg<\/td><\/tr>
Copper<\/strong><\/td>	\u2013<\/td>	\u2013<\/td>	0.105 mg<\/td>	\u2013<\/td><\/tr>
Manganese<\/strong><\/td>	\u2013<\/td>	\u2013<\/td>	0.355 mg<\/td>	\u2013<\/td><\/tr>
Zinc<\/strong><\/td>	\u2013<\/td>	\u2013<\/td>	\u2013<\/td>	0.09 mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n In my practice, I have observed that the methanolic extract of Peepal stem bark has shown an inhibitory effect on the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. Since this enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of the chemical acetylcholine. This suggests that it may have potential benefits in the treatment of Alzheimer\u2019s disease by increasing levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain, which is important for memory and cognitive function^{5<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n}Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote> <\/div>

<\/span>How to Use<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPeepal tree can be used as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nPowdered dried leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\nPowdered dried bark<\/li>\n\n\n\nDried fruit<\/li>\n\n\n\nRaw leaves juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n