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The Peepal tree, Ficus religiosa which is also known as the ‘bodhi’ tree, is a very deciduous tree that is native to Indian continent. This beautiful tree is sacred to those of the Buddhist faith, basically, it is believed to be the personification of Buddha.

It is grown by specialty tree plant nurseries for use as an ornamental / medicinal tree, in gardens & parks in tropical & subtropical climates. The tree leaves contain Glucose, Asteriod & Mennos, Phenolic while its bark is rich in Vitamin K. It’s important to note that all the above ingredients make the peepal tree an exceptional medicinal tree.

Thus peepal tree is considered as ‘bodhi’ or the 'tree of wisdom’ therefore the tree is very important in Hinduism. Peepal leaves for Likoria & it was beneath a peepal tree that Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment.

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