Myths and Religious Uses of Pakar/Pakad, Mock Peepul Tree in Uttarakhand -

Plant Myths, Religious Importance, and Traditions in Uttarakhand (Himalaya) - 36

By: Bhishma Kukreti, M.Sc. (Botany) (Mythology, Culture Research Scholar)

Botanical name – Ficus rumphii

English name -Mock Peepul Tree , Mock Buddha tree

Hindi Name –Gajanna, Pakar/Pakad

Sanskrit Name – Amlapatrka

                                           ---Economic benefits –--

Medical uses- used in preparing medicines for curing the diabetes, intermittent fever, psychiatric disorder

Furniture, Agriculture Instruments, wood etc. Fuel

Food Uses – Fruits and leaves for vegetables

                   Myths, Religious Uses and Traditions

  Astrologers suggest using plant parts for pacifying/avoiding effects of Uttara Flguni Nakshtra  though various rituals.

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Copyright@ Bhishma Kukreti, Mumbai 2017

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