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 ...

One species is a tree with large leaves, and peculiar looking stem, the bark hanging down in large flakes, showing a fresh growth of bark underneath: in the words of my informant, “What a ...