The Banyan Tree

Hindi Name – Bargad, Vatt, Badh

Sanskrit Name – Parkati, Vatah

Botanical Name – Ficus Benghalensis

What is special about Banyan Tree?

The banyan tree is the national tree of India. Many myths are there about the tree. The tree is worshipped widely by Indians. Some name it as wish tree as well. Generally, God Brahma related to banyan in religious books. Banyan is an auspicious tree.

The banyan tree shape like a house or kind of bridge it has long dense roots. It generally sprouts on other trees. Banyan is a big shady tree with lush green surroundings.

Life of banyan tree is around a thousand years or more.

Banyan tree belongs to the mulberry family.Its goes up to a height of 100 feet & diameter between 10 to 15 feet or more.

Banyan tree spread in a larger area, one of the oldest banyan trees is in Kolkata around 200 years plus & world’s oldest banyan tree supposed to be in Sri Lanka.

When the tree grows older its hanging roots come down vertically to the ground to support the large structure of the banyan. Gradually along time roots & branches spread to a larger area.

What are the characteristics of the leaves of the banyan tree?

The banyan tree leaves are large enough, four to eight inches long & three to six inches wide. Leaves are thick leathery and green in color. Banyan leaf shape is oval.

When leaves are small, they have an excellent texture, which fades as they develop to their complete size. Banyan Leaf texture is medium coarse, and despite the fact that leaves are evergreen, they start existence a bronze-pink color. 

Banyan tree leaves do have healing properties & good for treating skin diseases.

Banyan tree bark color is light brown & its kwath (powder) used in treating bleeding, it fastens the healing of the wound.

The banyan tree is beneficial in many other ways to prevent tooth decay & gum disease.

Taking the aerial roots and chewing them prevents gum disease, tooth decay, and bleeding gums prevents heart disease, prevents cancer & boosts Immunity, prevents diarrhea and dysentery, helps to control weight, Maintains good vision.

The color of bayan tree fruit is red & by regular consumption of its fruit powder children grow tall & stronger. It is also good for skin color improvement.