Benefits of Banyan Tree

             Banyan tree is known as "Marri Chettu" in Telugu and "Bargad Ka Ped" in Hindi. Botanically it is known as "Ficus Benghalensis". It belongs to the Moraceae family. In Ayurveda, the banyan tree is used for the treatment of several diseases and infections. These trees are also known as "Vata Vruksha" in Sanskrit. 

      It is an epiphytic plant species. The banyan tree is also a national tree in our country India. These trees are grown in the tropical and warm temperate region of the world. Many temples in India are constructed underneath these trees.

      The "great banyan tree" found in Kolkata, India about 250 years tree. The "great holy banyan tree" found at kadiri, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, named "thimmamma marrimanu". Banyan tree leaves are large and elliptical in shape, leathery in texture and are green in colour. 

  Banyan trees are most commonly appear in India. The health benefits and uses of the banyan tree are listed below:

1.For Digestive System

      By intaking banyan tree powder, it grows the digestive enzymes to make digestion easily. It has antimicrobial and recovering properties that help to relieve infections diarrhea. Banyan tree leaves are high in fiber which is effective in preventing constipation. 

2.Boosts Immunity

          Banyan tree roots powder snarl extracts are used to boost immunity in our body. The presence of antioxidants in the banyan tree, they neutralize oxidative damage and increases immunity. It infects and invades the cells of the immune system and renders the patient susceptible to opportunistic infections.

3.For Skin Care 

          Banyan leaves extracts to reduce the effect on the skin. It reduces or prevents skin allergies when the extract is mixed with aloe gel. It relieves ache and rashes when it mixed with milk. It prevents skin damages and makes the skin smooth and fluffy. It has been found to possess the capacity to heal wounds.

4.For Diabetes

          Diabetes is one of the most health issues which affecting more peoples in the whole modern world. The bioactive compounds in banyan tree powder, have been used to treat diabetes and other related chronic disorders. Its powder is also used to prepare tablets to manage diabetes and some more disease.

5. For Cholesterol

           Banyan tree leaf extract decreases the LDL or lower low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) and increases HDL or higher-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol). By using leaf extracts the lipid levels in the blood will be lowered.