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Why you can sleep under peepal tree | Peepal Tree | KNOW SCIENCE

  The peepal tree is one of the most worshipped trees of India. In our holy books like Vedas , the peepal tree is considered a holy tree, along with tulsi and Ashoka.  It is also holy for Buddhism as Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under this tree.  It is said to root represent Hindu god Brahma, the trunk represents Lord Vishnu and the leaves of the tree represent Lord shiva.  In the Bhagavad Gita , Krishna says, "I am the Peepal tree among the trees, Narada among the sages, Chitraaratha among the Gandharvas, And sage Kapila among the Siddhas." Peepal Tree Family: Moraceae Another name: Bodhi Tree, Sacred fig, Pippala tree, Binomial name :  Ficus religiosa Source: Flickr Peepal is used in l medicine for about fifty types of disorders including asthma, diabetes, diarrhea, epilepsy, gastric problems, inflammatory disorders, infectious and sexual disorders. Why sleeping under peepal tree is best than sleeping under other trees? Generally, Pla...
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RARE BLUE JAVA BANANA | Types of Bananas | KNOW SCIENCE

RARE BLUE JAVA BANANA | ICE CREAM BANANA


When it comes to Banana, It is the most appealing fruit by Fitness Freaks. They are grown in a hot, humid climate, mostly in southern Africa, India, China, and America. There are many varieties of bananas. 

Have ever imagined blue-cloured Banana? Yes, I'm talking about RARE BLUE BANANA. These Bananas are native to southeast Asia and also can be also found in Maui, Hawaii, and Northern Australia. 

They are a hybrid of two species Musa balbisiana and Musa acuminata.

Blue banana is known for its vanilla ice-cream like taste

It is also known for its taste. The taste of Blue Banana is like Vanilla Ice-cream. 

The Blue Java bananas are popular bananas that can be eaten fresh or cooked.

They are also popular as ornamentals and shade plants for their unusual blue coloration, large size, and tolerance to temperate climates.

Due to their unique taste and consistency, blue Java bananas are often used in smoothies, added to desserts, or swapped in for regular bananas to make a natural, low-calorie “nice cream.”

Other Types of Bananas :

1. Mysore

2. Goldfinger

3. Red Banana

4. Manzano

5. Blue Java Banana

6. Gros Michel

7. Cavendish

8. Lady Finger

Bananas are rich in fiber like pectin, and also contains Vitamin C and B6. They also provide excellent fuel for endurance exercise.


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