Question

Give some information on Banyan tree
for class 5th

And dont search from google
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Answer 1

Banyan tree, known as 'bargad ka ped' in Hindi has been time and again mentioned in the Hindu mythology as a sacred tree. Many temples across the country have been constructed underneath this tree. In Ayurveda, the banyan tree has been said to be used for the treatment of several diseases and infections. The tree has been mentioned to be beneficial for the ‘vata dosha' as per Ayurveda (controls motion and air in the body).

Some basic facts about banyan tree:

• Botanical Name: Ficus benghalensis
• Family: Moraceae
• Common Name: Banyan, Bargad, Bara gacha, Bata, Kavirool
• Sanskrit Name: Nyayagrodh, Vata Vriksha
• Parts Used: Leaves, branches, fruits
• Native Region and Geographical Distribution: Tropical and warm temperate regions of the world