This characteristic allows the banyan tree to cover large areas, providing bigger shade and shelter areas. In many Indian villages, the banyan tree serves as a central gathering place for the ...

India is home to a rich and diverse range of ... and reduce inflammation. The tree’s bark is also known for its anti-diarrheal and astringent properties. Sal has been used in Ayurveda to improve ...

He was one of the main leaders of the Chipko movement in northern India in the 1970s ... Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan - onto the bark of trees. They walked in the snow and took away tools ...