Hello Steemians,

Today I am going to emphasize the thesis associated with the beliefs in banyan tree and its medicinal applications.

Scientific Name: *ficus benghalensis*

 Banyan tree is the most venerated  tree among the Hindus. It is believed that God has given the  shelter to his devotees according to **Hindu mythology**. This tree can survive over centuries and often called as *Kalpabriksha*. Also is a *Bahupada* tree because its roots can go down to the soil forming additional trunks. It is believed that Lord *Brahma* is the **Root** ,Lord *Vishnu* is the **Bark** while Lord *Shiva* is the **Branches**. It represents as well as  symbolizes **Tridev**.

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From another mythology, it's a tenet that **Goddess Durga** appears there and people offer water every saturday so that **Ma Durga** could change their luck. It is planted mostly near temples and people used to lace the holy rope around the tree to make their wishes fulfill. 

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When British came to India the **Bania**s(*Traders*) of India used to gather under the large ahady fig tree so they named it as ** Banyan tree**.

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The **Banyan tree** is also sacred for **Budhists**. Gautam Budha after his left from home Sat under this tree for seven days and was enlighted with some new sacred realizations.

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Contribution of the tree in medicine------

1. The leaf buds are useful in recovering from diarrhoea.

2.Some drops of the latex of the tree mixed with milk of a daily dose can cure bleeding piles.

3.Tender roots are used for the treatment of female sterility.

4. The aerial roots are used for cleaning the teeths which can prevent the teeth from gum disorders.

5.The bark is used for the cure of diabetes.

**That's all for today**

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