Aalam Pattai / Banyan Tree Bark Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Moraceae

Genus: Ficus L.

Class: Magnoliopsida

Scientific Name: Ficus benghalensis

Banyan is also known as Indian banyan, banyan fig. It is botanically known as Ficus benghalensis, it belongs to the Mulberry family Moraceae. The native of this tree is tropical Asia. This tree is also cultivated in many tropical regions including North America, western Africa, Australia, West Indies, and islands in the Pacific Ocean.

It is also a national tree of India. The banyan tree has several medicinal properties. The bark, leaves, fruits, and seeds of this tree are used to treat various health problems like polyuria, diarrhea, diabetes, dental, and urinary disorders. The banyan tree bark is also used to make ropes and papers.

Health Benefits

• Asthma is caused by an infection in the human respiratory system. Regular consumption of banyan tree bark powder and fruit will help to cure asthma.
• Regular consumption of banyan bark helps to get hemoglobin formation in the blood, so it is good to prevent anemia.
• The banyan tree bark is also used to boost the immune system.
• The banyan tree bark and leaves help to treat vaginal infections and also help to treat leucorrhoea.
• The banyan tree bark helps to reduce the risk of aging problems like macular degeneration. Also, it contains a good amount of Vitamin A, C, and E that helps to maintain good vision.