Peepal Tree
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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The peepal's heart-shaped leaves rustle day and night, and it is the most sacred tree in South Asia — the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha sat is a peepal.
🔬 Plant facts
| Scientific name | Ficus religiosa |
|---|---|
| Type | Sacred tree |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water | Moist soil |
| Height | 15–25 m |
| Flower | Heart-shaped leaves with drip tips |
| Uses | Worship, traditional medicine |
| Growth | Slow-growing |
| Best season | Year-round |
💊 Peepal Tree in the medicine industry
Every part of the peepal is used in Ayurveda — leaves for fever and wounds, bark for diabetes and skin, and fruit for digestion; it is sacred in Buddhism, the tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment.
🌱 Growing & care tips
Peepal trees need full sun and moist soil; they grow fast and are easy from cuttings — in India they are planted near temples and homes for shade and worship.
🍽️ How to use it
Peepal leaves, bark and fruit are used in Ayurveda; the leaves are also fed to cattle; the tree's shade is valued at village meeting places.
💡 Did you know? The Buddha is said to have reached enlightenment under a peepal tree in Bodh Gaya — that tree's descendant still stands and is visited by millions of pilgrims.
⚠️ Peepal Tree safety note: Peepal is respected as sacred in many cultures — avoid eating its parts casually; traditional uses exist but check with a doctor, and the latex can irritate skin.
⚠️ Important: Herbal and plant remedies can interact with medicines. Always ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any plant product for health purposes — especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescription drugs.
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