Composition
100% Paras Peepal Powder — Thespesia populnea
No added colour, flavour, preservative, filler or other ingredient when supplied as a single botanical powder.
Botanical Information
- Common Name: Paras Peepal
- Other Names: Indian Tulip Tree, Portia Tree, Pacific Rosewood
- Botanical Name: Thespesia populnea
- Family: Malvaceae
- Form: Fine Powder
- Category: Botanical / Herbal Raw Material
- Plant Part: Use the exact plant part stated on your product label
- Appearance: Fine greenish, brownish or beige botanical powder depending on the plant part
- Aroma: Characteristic botanical aroma
What Is Paras Peepal Powder?
Paras Peepal is a common Indian name associated with Thespesia populnea, a tropical tree also known as the Indian Tulip Tree or Portia Tree.
The dried botanical material is cleaned, dried and processed into a fine powder. The powder is supplied as a convenient botanical raw material for traditional and permitted applications.
Product Features
- Botanical source: Thespesia populnea.
- Fine powdered format.
- Made from properly dried botanical material.
- Suitable as herbal/botanical raw material.
- Traditionally associated with Indian herbal practices.
- Convenient for formulation and processing.
- Suitable for permitted cosmetic and traditional applications.
- Natural variations in colour and texture may occur.
- No added ingredients when supplied as a single botanical powder.
Traditional & Botanical Uses
Thespesia populnea has a history of traditional use in various regional herbal practices.
Paras Peepal powder may be used as a botanical ingredient in traditional preparations or as a raw material for permitted cosmetic and herbal formulations.
Traditional use should not be presented as evidence that the product diagnoses, treats, cures or prevents a disease.
How to Use
Use according to the specific product formulation, intended application and label instructions.
For Traditional Herbal Preparations
Use the quantity and preparation method specified by the applicable formulation or qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
For Cosmetic Applications
Use as a botanical ingredient according to the formulation requirements and safety specifications of the finished cosmetic product.
For internal consumption, use only where the product is specifically manufactured and labelled for food/internal use.
Powder vs Whole
| Product | Form |
|---|---|
| Paras Peepal | Whole botanical material |
| Paras Peepal Powder | Fine powdered botanical material |
| Thespesia populnea | Botanical species |
This product is supplied in fine powder form.
Indian Regional Names
- Hindi: Paras Peepal / Paraspipal — पारस पीपल / पारस पिपल
- Sanskrit: Parisha — पारिष / पारिश
- Marathi: Paras Peepal — पारस पिंपळ
- Gujarati: Paras Piplo — પારસ પીપળો
- Bengali: Paras Pipal — পারস পিপুল
- Tamil: Poovarasu — பூவரசு
- Telugu: Gangaravi — గంగరావి
- Kannada: Poovarasu / Haralu — regional names may vary
- Malayalam: Poovarasu — പൂവരശ്
- English: Indian Tulip Tree / Portia Tree
- Botanical: Thespesia populnea
Note: Regional names can overlap with other species. For formal identification, the botanical name Thespesia populnea and the authenticated raw material specification should be used.
Natural Characteristics
Paras Peepal Powder may naturally vary in:
- Colour
- Powder fineness
- Texture
- Aroma
- Moisture content
Variation may result from the plant part used, maturity, harvesting conditions, drying and milling.
Quality Characteristics
Good-quality Paras Peepal Powder should have:
- Correct botanical identity
- Properly dried raw material
- Characteristic botanical appearance
- Suitable powder consistency
- Appropriate moisture level
- Low foreign matter
- No visible mould
- No insect infestation
- No unusual odour
- Hygienic packaging
- Batch traceability
Quality Testing
Depending on the intended application:
Physical Testing
- Appearance
- Colour
- Odour
- Moisture
- Foreign matter
- Particle size
Botanical Authentication
- Macroscopic identification
- Microscopic examination
- Botanical authentication
- Reference comparison
Safety Testing
Where applicable:
- Microbial limits
- Heavy metals
- Pesticide residues
- Aflatoxins
- Other relevant contaminants
Storage
Store Paras Peepal Powder:
- In a cool, dry place.
- In an airtight, moisture-resistant container.
- Away from direct sunlight.
- Away from humidity.
- Away from insects and contamination.
- Away from strong external odours.
Keep the package properly sealed after opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paras Peepal Powder?
Paras Peepal Powder is a finely processed botanical powder associated with Thespesia populnea, also known as Indian Tulip Tree or Portia Tree.
What is the botanical name of Paras Peepal?
The botanical name specified for this product is Thespesia populnea.
Is Paras Peepal the same as Peepal?
No. The name can be confusing because "Peepal" is also commonly used for Ficus religiosa. Paras Peepal in this listing refers specifically to Thespesia populnea.
Is this product made from the whole tree?
The exact plant part should be identified from the product label. This listing should not claim a specific plant part unless it matches your actual formulation.
Is Paras Peepal Powder ready to use?
It is supplied as a fine botanical powder. Use according to the intended application and product directions.
How should Paras Peepal Powder be stored?
Store in a cool, dry and airtight container, protected from moisture, sunlight and contamination.
Disclaimer
This information is provided for general botanical and traditional product-information purposes. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Traditional uses should not be interpreted as medical claims. For internal use, use only appropriately identified material specifically manufactured and labelled for that purpose and follow applicable regulatory requirements.
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