White Fig

(White Fig)
Sanskrit: प्लक्ष • Botanical: Ficus lacor Buch.-Ham.

Plaksha (White Fig) is a large tree resembling the Banyan. The bark, latex, leaves and fruits are used medicinally. It is one of the Panchavalkala (five barks). Its properties and uses are similar to Vata (Banyan) and Udumbara. It is astringent, cooling and useful in Raktapitta, Yoniroga, and Vrana. The bark decoction is used in diarrhea, dysentery and bleeding disorders. Dose: Bark decoction 1-2 tola. Verses: 11-12.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Tannins, Wax, Sterols
Also Known As
English: White Fig, Java Fig
Sanskrit: प्लक्ष, पर्करी, जटी, गृहद्रुम
Hindi: पाकर

What is White Fig (Plaksha / प्लक्ष)?

Plaksha (White Fig) is a large tree resembling the Banyan. The bark, latex, leaves and fruits are used medicinally. It is one of the Panchavalkala (five barks). Its properties and uses are similar to Vata (Banyan) and Udumbara. It is astringent, cooling and useful in Raktapitta, Yoniroga, and Vrana. The bark decoction is used in diarrhea, dysentery and bleeding disorders. Dose: Bark decoction 1-2 tola. Verses: 11-12.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding)
  • Varnya (complexion enhancer)
  • Grahi (absorbent)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

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