Peepal tree has great importance in Hinduism. This tree is considered pure and worshipable. The special thing is that the Peepal tree is a good source of oxygen. According to Ayurveda, every part of the Peepal tree i.e. seed, bark, leaf and fruit is full of medicinal properties. Talking about Peepal leaves, they help in curing many health related problems. Due to the medicinal effect of Peepal leaves, relief is found in diseases like asthma, jaundice to diabetes.
Peepal leaves have many health benefits, and Peepal tree is a good source of oxygen as well as full of tannic acid, aspartic acid, flavonoids, steroids, vitamins, methionine, glycine etc.
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It is considered as a sacred tree, because sages used to meditate under the Peepal tree in ancient times. Moreover, Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under a Peepal tree, thus the Peepal tree is considered as a "Bodhi" or 'Tree of Enlightenment'.This was about the tree, but let us now know about the benefits of Peepal leaves -