A Review on Pharmacological Activities and Therapeutic potentials of Ficus religiosa (Pipal).

Deepika Sharma; Dr. C.B.S. Dangi; Manpreet Kaur

Volume : VI, Issue : I, January - 2016

A Review on Pharmacological Activities and Therapeutic potentials of Ficus religiosa (Pipal).

Deepika Sharma, Dr. C. B. S. Dangi, Manpreet Kaur

Abstract :

Human life has existed and survived on this planet only due the presence of one of the greatest gift of god that is PLANTS. Ficus religiosa commonly known as “Peepal” has played a significant role in improving health and alleviate illness of mankind. Ficus religiosa is a large evergreen tree found throughout India. It was explored and used in various systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy. Various parts of F religiosa are used for the treatment of diabetes, burns, gynaecological problems, diarrhea, nervous disorders etc in traditional system of medicine. The Bioactive constituents found in F religiosa after the phytochemical analysis are tannins, saponins, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids and cardiac glycosides etc. The present work is an attempt to compile a comprehensive review of F religiosa that covers its taxonomy, phytochemistry and its medicinal uses.