Introduction: Ficus religiosa (L.) belonging to family Moraceae, commonly referred as ‘peepal’ or sacred ‘bodhi’ tree in India and ‘Putishu’ in China, is a glabrous, large perennial tree, indigenous to Indo-China and other parts of the world, where it is used medicinally to treat and eradicate many illnesses. The fruits of Ficus religiosa contains appreciable amount of quercetin, myricetin and kaempferol which are prominently used in traditional medicine in treating cardiovascular and inflammatory ailments. In addition to its antioxidant qualities, Ficus species are used against cancer and inflammation.