#$%^&*AU2016101765A420161110.pdf#####Abstract The present invention relates to a composition derived from Ficus Religiosa or any part thereof. The composition has biological activity capable of treating osteopenia, osteoporosis and other ancillary orthopaedic conditions. Said biological activity is sufficient to disrupt one or more steps in bone resorption, and to enhance or augment one or more steps in bone formation.