Uttara phalguni: Paras Peepal (Portia tree)

Uttara phalguni: Paras Peepal (Portia tree)

 

It is a common tropical tree found near the water sources. It applies externally to various skin diseases eg. psoriasis & also acts as atonic, astringent also used in diseases like urinary tract infections, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, Gunea worm infections.