Plants associated with Religion

4 July,2024

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In Hinduism and Buddhism, the lotus is highly revered and symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and rebirth.

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Lotus

In Christianity, the olive tree and its branches symbolize peace, reconciliation, and hope, often linked to the story of Noah and the dove carrying an olive branch as a sign of peace after the flood.

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Olive

Myrrh resin has been used in religious ceremonies and rituals in ancient Egypt, Judaism, and Christianity.

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Myrrh

Known as the Bodhi tree, it is sacred in Buddhism as it is believed to be the tree under which Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) attained enlightenment.

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Sacred Fig

Like myrrh, frankincense resin has been used in religious ceremonies for centuries.

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Frankincense

In Celtic druid traditions, mistletoe was considered sacred for its ability to grow between heaven and earth, and was used in rituals for fertility and protection.

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Mistletoe

In various cultures, including Native American traditions, cedar trees are revered for their healing properties and are used in purification rituals and ceremonies.

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Cedar