peepal tree seed usage ?

General Information

• Tree name: Peepal Tree / Sacred Fig (Ficus religiosa)

• Part: Seeds (found inside the small round fruits of the tree)

• Nature: Small, brown, and contained within the figs.

• Properties: Antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and cooling in nature.

1. For Digestive Health

• How to use:

  • Dried Peepal seeds can be powdered and taken with water or honey.

  • Sometimes mixed with jaggery or ghee.

• Benefit:

  • Helps improve digestion, relieve constipation, and support gut health.

  • Traditionally used as a mild laxative in Ayurveda.

2. For Heart Health

• How to use:

  • Peepal seed powder may be taken with milk once a day (as advised by an Ayurvedic doctor).

• Benefit:

  • Believed to help regulate blood pressure and strengthen the heart.

3. For Skin Care

• How to use:

  • Seed powder mixed with rose water or aloe vera gel can be applied as a face mask.

  • Leave on for 10–15 minutes, then rinse off.

• Benefit:

  • Helps cleanse the skin, reduce acne, and promote natural glow due to antioxidant effects.

4. For Respiratory Issues

• How to use:

  • In Ayurveda, seed powder or decoctions are sometimes used for asthma, cough, or breathing problems.

• Benefit:

  • Helps clear mucus and soothes respiratory passages.

5. For Diabetes Management

• How to use:

  • Some traditional healers recommend seed powder with water on an empty stomach.

• Benefit:

  • May help in regulating blood sugar levels, though this should only be done under professional guidance.