Millions of banyan trees have been cut down in India, millions of banyan trees are still left, among them several thousands of old banyan trees, Ujjain’s provenance, Prayag’s Akshaya vat, Mathura-Vrindavan’s Vanshee vat, Gaya’s Gayaa vat, Panchavati (Nashik) Panchavata is considered to be prominent, but apart from this, there are many giant Vat trees found in India.
While moving in streets we Often see many trees . These trees give us oxygen and shade. Banyan tree is also one of these tree. Its scientific name is Ficus benghalensis. Each tree has its own importance, but this tree is different from other trees due to its medical importance. This tree last longer then most of other trees on earth. It’s evergreen tree even after drought and fall and always grows. This is why it has the status of a national tree. Religiously it is worshiped, but you must be surprised to know that due to its medicinal properties it also proven effective in removing many physical problems. This is the reason why it has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for years. Before using it as a medicine, consult an Ayurvedic doctor. In this article, we are going to tell you about many such wonderful qualities and benefits of Banyan tree.
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1. Keep teeth and gums healthy
The part of the banyan tree which are (root, stem, leaves, fruit and bark) are used medicinally. Due to the antioxidant (anti-inflammatory) and anti-microbial (bacteria-destroying) effects present in it, it has been considered helpful in reducing the problem of tooth decay and inflammation in the gums
(1). Its root can be chewed and used as a luster after softening. Many troubles related to teeth can be overcome through this process.
2. Improve immunity
Body’s resistance can also be increased by the help of banyan tree. Its leaves contain some elements like –butanol,chloroform,hexane and water. Above mentioned element help in increasing immunity.
For such reason it is recommended to consume the leaves of the banyan tree, the body’s ability to fight against diseases increases.
3. Relief in piles
Banyan tree is also helpful to overcome the problem of piles. Milk extracted from the banyan tree contains elements such as resins, albumin, serine, sugar and malic acid. These elements work jointly to relieve diarrhea, dysentery (bleeding with diarrhea) and hemorrhoids. For such reason, we can say that the banyan tree’s milk help in getting rid of piles problem.
4. Help to overcome diabetes
The Banyan tree can also be helpful in the problem of diabetes. Because hypoglycemic (blood sugar reducing) effect is found in the roots of this banyan tree. Therefore, to get relief from diabetes problem it is advisable to drink extract of root of banyan tree.
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5. Assistant in depression
Problem of depression be cured from parts of banyan tree. In fact, a research on banyan finds that some elements are present in the entire banyan tree, which are able to overcome the problem of anxiety and stress while increasing mental capacity. Mean time , it also relaxes the nerves of the brain.
Depression is a mental disorder that is born due to anxiety and stress. For such reasons we say that banyan roots also help in relieving depression.
6. Beneficial in diarrhea
Banyan tree’s milk contains elements like resins, albumin, serine, sugar and malic acid. These elements are jointly considered beneficial in the problem of diarrhea, dysentery and hemorrhoids
In this case it would right to say that banyan milk can also show positive results in the problem of diarrhea.