Peepal tree, bohdi tree or bo tree (Ficus religiosa)

This is the famous fig tree under which the
Buddha attained enlightenment, and is sacred to Hindus and Jains, as well as to
Buddhists. The tree can grow very large, up to 30m tall.
The peepal tree has many traditional
medicinal uses, from asthma to diabetes, gastric and genitourinary problems. In
Ayurvedic medicine the bark is the most important part of the tree, but leaves,
latex, fruits and seeds are also used. The latex in particular is valuable as a
fungicide.
Drawings of Indian plants and trees later named at the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew.