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Ficus religiosa or sacred fig(Peepal Tree) is a species of fig native to the Indian subcontinent.The sacred fig is considered to have a religious significance in three major religions that originated on the Indian subcontinent, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Gautama Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment under a tree of this species. The sacred fig is the state tree of the Indian states of Odisha,Bihar and Haryana.

TREE DESCRIPTION:

Ficus religiosa is a large dry season-deciduous or semi-evergreen tree up to 30 metres (98 ft) tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 3 metres (9.8 ft). The leaves are 10–17 centimetres (3.9–6.7 in) long and 8–12 centimetres (3.1–4.7 in) broad. Ficus religiosa has a lifespan ranging between 900 and 1,500 years. The leaf juice of the peepal tree may be helpful for cough, asthma, diarrhoea, ear pain, toothache, haematuria (blood in urine), migraine, scabies, eye troubles, and gastric problems.

USES:

1. Peepal tree leaves have been traditionally used in the treatment of heart ailments, nose bleeding, diabetes, constipation, fever, jaundice, etc.
2. Ficus religiosa is used in traditional medicine for about fifty types of disorders including asthma, diabetes, diarrhea, epilepsy, gastric problems, inflammatory disorders, infectious and sexual disorders.
3. The trunk of this tree is used by farmers as a soil leveller.
4. The tree provides shade and is an excellent habitat for birds and other animals.
5. The Peepal also produces a significant quantity of oxygen during the day, making it an essential component of urban landscapes for reducing pollution and fostering healthier ecosystems.