Banyan : India's National Tree
Banyan tree is India's National Tree. This article aims at a look at the properties and uses of the Banyan Tree. The Banyan Tree leaves are large and very thick. It is in the colour of glossy green. Young leaves of Banyan tree are reddish. We can identify older banyan tree by its lengthy roots. Naturally the tree covers wide area. This is very popular tree in our country. This tree is well known in our country.
The elders usually say that no tree will grow under the Banyan Tree. The Banyan tree will not allow another tree to grow. If it grow also it will not give the flowers , fruits or anything. In the past, saints used to meditate under the Banyan Tree. So Banyan tree is a very powerful tree. If we maintain Banyan tree, we can get more oxygen from it. Sometimes the original tree may die, a support Banyan tree only will live. It happens sometimes.
The Scientific Name of Banyan Tree is 'Ficus Benghalensists'. It is one of the widely growing tree in our country. We find it at many places of our country. Hindi speaking people 'Usually call it as 'Bargad', 'Bor'. Tamilians call it as 'Ala'. Banyan tree creates roots and it lives for more than 100 years. Banyan tree has a very, very vast history. Banyan Tree is native to India and is part of Mulberry family. The tree is very, very favourite place for monkeys and birds. It is very cool and it gives large shadow and cool shelter in hot weather. The tree gives shelter for village meetings. Normally village meetings are held in the Shadow of Banyan Tree. It protects us from the heat of the Sun. Banyan trees are frequently planted in the temples. Peoples usually relax in shade of Banyan tree, discuss their issues for decision making. Banyan leaf is used for serving the food. In Hinduism the Banyan leaf is called as resting place of Lord Krishna.
Uses and Benefits of Banyan Tree
The Banyan Tree has many medicanal properties. It cures several diseases. It is healthy, nutritious and good to eat. All parts of the tree are used for preparing Ayurvedic medicine. It provides strength for our body. Each and every part of the Banyan tree has medicanal benefits.
Cough
It is a good medicine for cough. We can mix the power of banyan tree bark with milk and can drink means our cough will be cured. Ayurvedic Cough medicines are prepared by Banyan tree bark.
Dysentary and Diarrhoea
The leaf buds are very good medicine for curing dysentary and diarrhea. The leaf buds should be soaked in water and kept for night. We can drink the water in the morning. This curs dysntary.
Piles
The latex of banyan tree is used for curing piles.
Teeth Problem and Cleaning the teeth
We can use the roots for cleaning our teeth. It is used for curing the teeth disorders. It will prevent the teeth problems and disorders also. The root will give more strength for our teeth. If you start using daily then you can enjoy the benefits.
Infertility in Males and Females
Male infertility
It is also the medicine of curing male infertily. The leaf buds, roots , latex all are used for that purpose. We can grind the leaves and mix with milk or we can grind the Banyan tree bark and mix with milk, or we can grind the roots and mix with milk, it is good for male infertility. Daily usage of this medicine improves the sperm count.
Female Infertility
It not only cures infertility in males but also is useful for curing the infertility in females. The root is used for that purpose. We can dry the roots by using sunshine. We can make it as a powder. We can mix the powder with milk and drink in nights after the mensuration cycle till the conception. We should not mix other foods with this.
Control of Diabetes
We can control the diabetes by using banyan tree bark. We can make it as a power and then mix the powder with water, and drink daily. It will cure diabetes. It is very, very good medicine for curing diabetes.
Hair Growth
We can grind the roots and apply in the hair before bath. We may mix roots in coconut oil and aply to our hair. This will blacken hair.
Constipation
It is good medicine for curing constipation.
Bone Fracture
We can apply Banyan tree milk to cure Bone fracture, sprain, coagulations on medical advice. This is a good pain reliever and strengthens our Bones.
In Hindu culture people believed that Banyan Tree has many positive benefits. They believe the banyan tree will fulfill our wishes and goals.
Largest History of Banyan Trees
One of the largest Banyan tree is found in Kolkota. It is 250 years old. Another famous Banyan tree is found in Gujarat. It is 300 years old. Enjoy the uses and benefits of Banyan tree, and get rid of your diseases.
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