Peeple Tree

Description

The Peepal tree is native to India and sacred to those of Buddhist faith. The Peepal tree, Ficus religiosa, also has a name as “Bodhi Tree”, is a deciduous tree that is native to India. This tree is sacred to those of the Buddhist faith, as it is believed to be the personification of Buddha.

Peepal tree leaves contain Glucose, Asteriod and Mennos, Phenolic while its bark is rich in Vitamin K, tainen and Phaetosteroline. All these ingredients make the Peepal tree an exceptional medicinal tree.

Peepal tree is available throughout India. It grows mainly in State of Haryana, Bihar, Kerala, and Madhya Pradesh. It is also found in the Ranthambore National Park in India.

Peepal tree also known as Bodhi Satva Vruksha is a sacred tree that holds a major religious, spiritual significance. Known for its therapeutic properties the bark, roots, leaves, fruits of this wonder tree are in use extensively in Ayurveda for treating lung disorders, skin conditions and various digestive issues.

The Peepal tree, also has a name as Ficus religiosa. It is belonging to the family Moraceae, is a variation of the fig tree alias bodhi tree. The word ‘Ficus’ in Latin refers to ‘fig’, the fruit of the tree and the word ‘Religiosa’ refers to ‘religion’, as it has a religious value in both Buddhism and Hinduism.

Since the ancient times we had known that Peepal is one of the few trees that gives off oxygen even in the night-time, thus, to protect this life enriching tree, we related it to God and religion.

Peepal Tree leaves are rich in Glucose, Asteriod and Mennos, Phenolic while the barks are rich in Vitamin K, tainen and Phaetosteroline; these nutrients make it a medicinal plant.

Benefits of Peepal Plant

According to the science of Ayurveda, every part of Pipal tree is useful. This is for treating numerous health issues and ailments. This tree can cure as many as 50 disorders, including diarrhoea, epilepsy, and gastric troubles.

Also has a name as the sacred fig tree. Peepal is a storehouse of medicinal value and is useful to treat many ailments and diseases. These are ranging from asthma and skin diseases to kidney and various blood-related problems.