Plant Id : 61

Plant Name : Peepal

Scientific Name : Ficus religiosa

Family Name : Moraceae

Location : Book Shop Area

Properties : The sacred fig is considered to have a religious significance in three major religions that originated on the Indian subcontinent, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Hindu and Jain ascetics consider the tree to be sacred and often meditate under them. This is the tree under which Gautama Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment. The sacred fig is the state tree of the Indian states of Odisha. One of the many benefits of the peepal tree is that it can help with treating fever. It treats asthma. It treats eye pain. It is good for oral health. It helps with nosebleeds. It can treat jaundice. It helps with constipation. It treats heart diseases.