People worship this tree…but don’t know its benefits, it is useful in everything from diabetes to skin.

Benefits of the peepal tree: Peepal tree is considered very important in both faith and Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda experts of Agra, Peepal leaves, bark and decoction work like panacea for many diseases. Its worship and lamp donation in the evening is part of the tradition, while its medicinal properties are widely used in Ayurveda. Chewing Peepal leaves or drinking its decoction improves digestion, increases immunity and provides relief from lung related diseases. Its bark paste is said to be effective in removing facial blemishes and tanning. According to Ayurveda doctors, diabetes and blood pressure can be controlled by drinking peepal decoction every morning. This tree is considered an important source of natural treatment.