Banyan is considered a holy plant and is also known as the National tree of India. It is worshipped by many and is planted around homes and temples. Banyan is one of the trees which has got a special mention in Hindu mythology and is a well-known tree. The banyan tree is an epiphytic plant species. This plant belongs to the genus Ficus. The banyan tree found in India is the Ficus benghalensis, which is also the national tree of our country. It is a standing-straight, erect and one of the high values tree. It bears oval-round shaped leaves which resembles those of Jack-fruit leaves.The leaves of the banyan tree are large, leathery, glossy green and elliptical in shape. Like most fig-trees, the leaf bud is covered by two large scales. In India, Banyan tree is regarded as a sacred tree. Most of the temples are built beneath it only.
Banyan has many health benefits. It helps manage blood glucose levels by increasing insulin secretion due to its antioxidant properties. The antioxidants present in Banyan also helps to lower bad cholesterol levels. As per Ayurveda, it is useful in diarrhea and female problems like leucorrhea due to its Kashaya (astringent) property. Banyan helps in reducing pain and inflammation associated with arthritis because of its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Applying a paste of Banyan bark on gums reduces inflammation of gums due to its antiinflammatory property.
* Nutritional Value of Banyan Tree :
A banyan tree contains tons of nutrients . It has B Sitoster, esters, glycosides, leukocyanidin, quercetin, sterols and friedelin. Besides these, it also contains bergapten, flavonoid, galactose, inositol, leucopelar, rutin and tanins. It is also rich in ketones, polysaccharides, sitosterol and toglic acid.
Besides its religious importance in Hinduism, a banyan tree also features extensively in Ayurveda as it can be used effectively against many ailments. The parts of the banyan tree that are used are aerial root, latex, fruits, buds and leaves.
☆ Ayurvedic Health benefits of Banyan Tree :
• Infertility: Dry some Banyan roots under sun for few days. Grind to make a fine powder. Take 1 teaspoon every day with warm milk. Take the remedy for 1 week only. Make sure you take the remedy 1 week after your menses. It is recommended for both male and female infertility.
• Warts: Apply the juice of the trunk of Banyan tree to the affected area twice a day.
• Gingivitis: Boil bark of Banyan tree in a cup of water. Strain and use the liquid for gargling.
• Piles: Add 2 ml Latex of Banyan Tree in a glass of Milk. Drink once a day.
• Libido loss Female: Crush dried roots of Banyan tree to make powder. Take half tsp. of it with warm milk once a day.
• Backache: Take out the milk of banyan tree. Apply it over the back twice a day.
• Impotence: Take some ripe fruits of Banyan. Dry them in shadow and grind coarsely. Add powdered Sugar Candy. Take one teaspoon twice a day. One in early morning and other one at bed time for one month.
• High Cholesterol: Take 4 g bark powder of Banyan Tree with lukewarm water once a day.
• Cuts: Crush the fruit of Banyan Tree. Apply it over ruptured Skin.
• Ulcers: Apply the fruit paste of Banyan Tree over infected Skin.
• Diarrhea: Consume a fruit of Banyan Tree in a day.
• Antibacterial: Sprinkle barks powder of Banyan over damaged Skin.
• Premature Ejaculation: Powder the dried fruits of Banyan. Take 10 g of it. Add same quantity Sugar and 5 g of Cumin seed powder. Take 1 tsp. with a glass of warm Milk. Have it once a day. (For Physical weakness associated with premature ejaculation or night emission, consume 2 teaspoons of Peepal leaf powder every day.)
• Female Disease: Take Banyan fruit powder, Sugar and Cumin powder in 2:2:1 ratio. Take half tsp. of it twice a day with Milk.
• Cracked Heels: Apply latex of Banyan tree over Cracked Heels.
• Abscess: Heat few leaves of Banyan tree. Coat it with Sesame oil. Tie it over Boils. It helps in forming pus in them.
• Diabetes: Make an infusion using bark of Banyan. Consume 15 ml twice a day.
• Bad breathe: Make a bark decoction Banyan tree. Swish using it.
• Sexually Transmitted diseases: Add 1 tsp. bark powder of Banyan tree in 2 cups of water. Boil until it gets half. Add Honey in it. Drink 25 ml twice a day.
• Eczema: Take few leaves of Banyan tree. Crush them to make a paste. Apply over damaged Skin.
• Yellow Teeth: Take a washed root of Banyan tree. Rub this root against your teeth and chew it as well. Then wash off your mouth after 5 minutes of brushing. Keep doing it daily.
• Oligospermia: Take few dried Banyan fruit. Make a powder and have 1 tablespoon daily with warm water. It enhances the production of Sperms.
• Nose bleeds: Take Leaves extract and put 3 to 4 drops in each Nostril.
• Stomach Problems: Prepare a tea from Banyan Leaves and drink it 2 times in a day.
• Wrinkles: Banyan has anti-aging properties. Make a paste of Banyan leaves and mix it with Honey. Apply this paste on the affected areas. Leave it for 10 to 15 min. Rinse with cold water.
• Urticaria: Take 1 tablespoon of clarified butter; add a pinch of black pepper to it. Heat it on low flame for 2 to 3 min. Now add 1 tablespoon of Banyan leaf paste and consume it with warm water.
• Epilepsy: Consume 10 drops of Banyan leaf extract 3 times in a day.
• Whooping Cough: Take 1 tablespoon dried fruit powder every day.
• Watery Semen: Take 1 teaspoon of fresh Banyan milk with a glass of water on empty stomach. Take it for 1 week. It is beneficial in treating thin semen.
• Bad breathe: Take half cup of Azadirachta Indica bark, Chebulic Myrobalan, One cup of aerial roots of Banyan, One tablespoon Cloves and One tablespoon Camphor. Use this mixture as a tooth powder thrice a day after meals.
• Lower back pain: Take Banyan milk and Flax seed oil in equal quantity. Apply it on back once a day.
• Burns: Take Banyan leaves. Grind them with equal quantity of Yogurt (Curd). Apply the mixture on the affected part.
• Toothache: Take 5 tablespoons Powdered Banyan Bark, 1/4 teaspoon Powdered Catechu and 1/4 teaspoon Powdered Black Pepper. Mix all the above herbs. Use it as tooth powder twice a day.
☆ Other benefits of the banyan tree :
• mosquito-borne diseases :
The leaf extract of banyan tree has larvicidal properties (killing the larvae) against the Culex tritaeniorhynchus and Anopheles subpictus species of mosquito. These mosquitoes act as vectors of diseases such as encephalitis and malaria respectively. The methanolic extract of banyan tree leaves has been found to effective for the control of mosquito species, which can help to prevent and control mosquito-borne diseases.
• Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal :
The extract obtained from the aerial roots also called prop roots of the banyan tree, have been found to possess anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. The aerial roots contain several bioactive compounds that are effective against several species of fungi and bacteria. This property of the aerial roots has an immense potential for their use as biocontrol agents against the spread of many diseases and in food preservation.
• Pollution control :
Banyan tree can also be used as agents for pollution control. Studies have found that banyan tree has the potential to act against the agents causing air pollution. This property of banyan tree makes it a good agent for maintaining the quality of air in areas with high levels of air pollution. This may help in the prevention of respiratory disorders and ailments in that community or area.
☆ Side effects of the banyan tree :
The medicines and mixtures prepared using banyan tree leaf extract have not been found to cause any side effects. There have been no reports stating the side effects of using medicinal products containing extracts of this tree.
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