www.ijergs.org Therapeutic Properties of Ficus Regligiosa

Medicinal plants have played a vital role in maintaining and improving human health from past thousands of years. History of human civilization and discovery of herbal medicines are running parallel from ancient time till date. Among hundreds of medicinal plants, Ficus tree has a significant role in promoting health and alleviate illness. Ficus religiosa commonly known as Peepal tree is regarded as sacred tree to both Hindus and Buddhists. Itcontains enormous range of pharmacological activities like ant diabetic, antimicrobial, analgesic, wound-healing etc. The present review describes the morphological, phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of F. religiosa. Key word