Ficus religiosa , popularly known as Peepal , is found to have several health benefits. A species of fig tree in the mulberry family, peepal trees are grown in the wild forests across the Indian sub-continent . Peepal tree is also the chief oxygen provider. The peepal tree is rich in tannic acid, aspartic acid, steroids, vitamins, , etc. All these ingredients make the peepal tree a useful medicinal tree. Also, it was from peepal tree that Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment, thus peepal tree is considered as ‘tree of wisdom’. Peepal Tree is known for its medicinal value. Peepal Leaf is used to cure fever, treat eye burns or pain, constipation, dysentery, constipation, diabetes, chickenpox, etc.
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