300 Year Old Banyan Tree Choked by Concrete

An online Indian newspaper, the Hindustan Times, reported today about a 300 year old Banyan tree in New Dehli that is dying because of lack of care.  The roads around the tree were widened and paved in 2010 for the Commonwealth Games, and the area around the tree was tiled, cutting off need aeration for the roots.  Unfortunately, even as the matter is brought to the attention of authorities, the various government agencies are just pointing a finger and playing the blame game.  The beauty and majesty of the Banyan tree comes from the shade and support that this wise old giant provides generations that come in its shade.  It’s many parts hold healing value such that it is a part of many traditional remedies.  And it is considered in the Indian culture as the tree of wisdom and the tree of life.  It is because of this great heritage that Banyan Botanicals chose the name of the tree to represent the company–providing support and an energetic breath of life through Ayurveda and all it has to offer.  And it is the same deep respect that the traditional culture of India had for the Banyan tree that the members of the Banyan team have for the plants that bring you healing in the form of your supplements.  This is the reason we continuously work hard to find private farms, where we know that organic methods of farming are being followed, and where we know that the herbs are being harvested in a sustainable way, so as to support Mother Earth as she supports us.  We know and respect plants as energetic beings, and we send our love and gratitude to this troubled Banyan tree in New Dehli.