Composition
100% Dried Pipal Fruit Powder — Ficus religiosa
No added colour, flavour, preservative, filler or other ingredient when supplied as a single botanical product.
Botanical Information
- Common Name: Peepal / Pipal
- Product Name: Pipal Phal Powder
- Other Name: Peepal Fruit Powder
- Botanical Name: Ficus religiosa L.
- Family: Moraceae
- Plant Part: Fruit
- Form: Fine Powder
- Category: Botanical / Herbal Raw Material
- Appearance: Brown to brownish-green powder
- Aroma: Characteristic botanical aroma
- Texture: Fine, dry powder
What Is Pipal Phal Powder?
Pipal Phal Powder is prepared from the dried fruits of Ficus religiosa, commonly known as the Peepal or Sacred Fig tree.
The dried fruits are cleaned, processed and ground into a fine powder for convenient use as a botanical raw material.
Product Features
- Made from Ficus religiosa fruit.
- 100% single botanical ingredient.
- Fine powdered fruit format.
- Convenient for further formulation and preparation.
- Traditional Indian botanical ingredient.
- Suitable for permitted herbal and botanical applications.
- No added ingredients when supplied as a single botanical.
- Naturally varying colour and aroma.
- Packed in a suitable protective package.
Traditional & General Information
The Peepal tree has a long history in Indian traditional botanical practices. Different parts of the tree, including the fruit, have been used in traditional preparations.
For marketplace and regulatory purposes, this product is presented as a botanical raw material without disease-treatment or therapeutic claims.
How to Use
Use according to the product label and intended application.
Pipal Phal Powder may be used as an ingredient in:
- Traditional botanical preparations
- Herbal formulations
- Botanical blends
- Other permitted applications
For traditional herbal preparations, follow an approved formulation or qualified practitioner's directions.
Preparation
A general preparation process may include:
Fruit collection → Cleaning → Sorting → Drying → Grinding → Sieving → Quality inspection → Packaging
The actual process should follow the manufacturer's approved production specification.
Whole vs Powder
| Product | Form |
|---|---|
| Pipal Phal Whole | Whole dried Peepal fruit |
| Pipal Phal Bharad | Coarsely broken dried fruit |
| Pipal Phal Powder | Finely ground dried fruit |
This product is supplied as fine powder.
Natural Characteristics
The powder may naturally vary in:
- Brown to brownish-green colour
- Particle size
- Aroma
- Texture
- Flavour
- Moisture content
Such variation may occur due to fruit maturity, harvest, origin, drying and grinding conditions.
Quality Characteristics
Good-quality Pipal Phal Powder should have:
- Correct botanical identity
- Authenticated Ficus religiosa fruit
- Properly dried raw material
- Characteristic botanical aroma
- Fine and reasonably uniform particle size
- Low foreign matter
- No visible mould
- No insect infestation
- No unusual odour
- Appropriate moisture
- Hygienic packaging
- Batch traceability
Quality Testing
Depending on the intended application:
Physical Testing
- Appearance
- Colour
- Moisture
- Particle size
- Foreign matter
- Odour
Botanical Authentication
- Macroscopic identification
- Microscopic examination
- Botanical authentication
- Reference comparison
Safety Testing
Where applicable:
- Microbial limits
- Aflatoxins
- Pesticide residues
- Heavy metals
- Other relevant contaminants
Storage
Store Pipal Phal Powder:
- In a cool, dry place.
- In an airtight moisture-resistant container.
- Away from direct sunlight.
- Away from excessive humidity.
- Away from insects and pests.
- Away from strong external odours.
Close the package securely after each use.
Packaging
Use suitable moisture-resistant and contamination-resistant packaging appropriate to the declared product category.
The final label should contain all mandatory declarations applicable to the product's regulatory classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pipal Phal Powder?
Pipal Phal Powder is a powdered botanical material made from the dried fruit of Ficus religiosa L., commonly known as Peepal or Pipal.
What is the botanical name of Pipal Phal?
The botanical name is Ficus religiosa L.
Which part of the plant is used?
This product is made from the fruit of the Peepal tree.
Is Pipal Phal Powder the same as Peepal Leaf Powder?
No. Pipal Phal Powder is made from the fruit, while Peepal Leaf Powder is made from the leaves.
Is this product made from the whole Peepal plant?
No. It contains fruit material only.
Is this product ready as a powder?
Yes. It is supplied as a fine powdered botanical material.
How should Pipal Phal Powder be stored?
Keep it in a cool, dry and airtight place, protected from moisture, sunlight, insects 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 modern medical claims. Use the product according to its declared category, approved label and applicable regulations.
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