Banyan Tree Health Benefits: When modern medicines were not easily available, various parts of the banyan tree were used in the treatment of many diseases in rural areas. Especially in case of toothache, banyan milk was applied on cotton and kept on the tooth, which provided relief from the pain. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties are found in banyan bark, which help in fighting infections. Applying the juice or paste of its leaves on ringworm, itching and small wounds is beneficial. At the same time, there is a tradition of massaging with joint pain by mixing banyan milk with mustard oil, which provides relief from swelling and pain. Ayurvedic Medical Officer Dr. Vipin Singh said that in Ayurveda, banyan is considered to balance Vata and Kapha doshas. The juice of its leaves is also useful in controlling diabetes. The paste made by grinding the leaves is helpful in reducing irritation.