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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...

Benefits of peanut butter for fitness freak - know science

What is Peanut Butter? It is basically roasted peanuts, paste-like unprocessed food. The man behind the legend was a Canadian named Marcellus Gilmore Edson who created ‘peanut paste’ in 1884. Peanut Butter Many brands also add ingredients like Sugar, salts, or trans fats, so it is advisable to check labels before buying. Why Peanut Butter is good for maintaining weight and fitness? It is nutrition-rich food. It offers potential health benefits.  It contains some fats which are good as it is associated with a lower risk of  Weight gain.  Oleic acid is one of the main fat which helps in maintaining blood sugar and blood pressure, lowers the risk of heart disease.  Peanut Butter supplies three nutrients with a good combination in one serving. (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins). It also contains Copper that helps maintain our immune system.  Nutrition Information Vitamin E Niacin (B3) Manganese Vitamin B6 Magnesium ...