Arasu is a well known tree for all people of India. It grows all over India in all climate conditions. Its leaves are collected, dried well and ground into very fine powder. It is then filtered to make it free from unground leaves. It is being used by our ancestors since ancient days.

It is also called as Thirumaram, Kanavam in Tamil. It is called as Pippal or Aswatha in Hindi, Ravi or Aswatha or Pippalamu in Telugu, Pimpal in Marathi, Pimpala or Aswantha in Kannada. Its Botanical Name is Ficus Religiosa. 

Disclaimer: Before taking any herbal as an intake, you are requested to consult with a Siddha or Ayurveda Doctor or any other Traditional Siddha Physician to avoid further health related problems. They will help you to understand the procedure, the effect of other herbs and foods to avoid if any, upon consuming the herbs.