Distribution
F. carica L. is an important member of the genus Ficus. It is ordinarily deciduous and
commonly referred to as “fig”. The common fig is a tree native to southwest Asia and the
eastern Mediterranean, and it is one of the first plants that were cultivated by humans.
The fig is an important harvest worldwide for its dry and fresh consumption. Its common
edible part is the fruit which is fleshy, hollow, and receptacle.
Plant Description
fig (Ficus carica)
Figs (Ficus carica) are grown in almost all regions of Turkey, which is one of the
most important germplasm sources for figs in the Middle East (Tanriver, 2019).
Turkey has been in the front line with the 56% of the world fig production.
Recently, symptoms such as little leaf, shortening of the internodes, mottling and
deformation have been recorded in fig leaves similar to those of phytoplasma
symptoms in Sanliurfa province, Turkey. ‘Ca. P. aurantifolia’ (16SrII-B subgroup)
was identified in fig plants showing these symptoms (Akkurak et al., 2022).
Active constituent of Badam : Ficus racemosa phytochemical screening
revealed that the methanolic extract contains biologically active constituents such
as saponins, phenols, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, phenols, flavonoids, and
terpenoids with high medicinal value.
| Uses |
| Insect repellant
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| Anti-feedant |
| antiviral |
| Insect repellant |
| insecticidal |
| Paralyzes insects swallowing mechanism |
| antiviral |
| antibacterial |
| spermicidal |
Uses
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Treats diarrhoea
Taking the small budding leaves and soaking them in water creates a powerful
astringent agent that is very good for healing diarhoea, gas, dysentery and
irritation of the GI tract.
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Prevents tooth decay and gum disease
Taking the aerial roots and chewing on them prevents gum disease, tooth decay
and bleeding gums. The aerial roots acts as a natural toothpaste and also helps
with bad breath. It also makes the teeth strong. The aerial roots have
anti-bacterial and astringent properties which is effective against most oral
health problems.
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Boosts immunity
A strong immunity is quintessential to having a healthy life. Immunity helps you
fight against diseases and protect you from them. The bark of the banyan tree is
a good immune boosting agent.
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Prevents inflammation
Arthritis and joint pain is associated with inflammation of the joints. This is
not only painful but also restrict daily movement. The sap of the banyan leaves
have anti-inflammatory properties so it can be helpful against conditions like
arthritis.
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Prevents depression
Depression is a serious mental condition. Consuming fruits of banyan tree is
said to increase the levels of serotonin in the brain thus preventing
depression.
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Treats vaginal infections
Vaginal infections can happen due to lack of hygiene and because the vagina
remains moist. Banyan tree bark as well leaves can treat vaginal infections.
Crush a handful of dried banyan leaves to make a tablespoon of powder. Boil this
powder in a litre of water until the water reduces to half a litre. Let the
infusion cool and then apply on the affected area.
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Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
The bark of a banyan tree contains both anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
properties. It controls bacterial and fungal infections.
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Lowers cholesterol
There are two types of cholesterol in our body- ‘good’ and ‘bad’. The bark of
the banyan tree works great in lowering the bad cholesterol while keeping the
good cholesterol level high.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is the most common lifestyle disease of modern times. Making an
infusion of the roots of the tree is helpful in treating high blood sugar
levels.
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Treats vomiting
Consuming an infusion of the aerial roots of the tree calms the GI tract. This
prevents vomiting.
Prepared by : Arfiya md. Ayyub khan
Checked by : Mr. Sunil Patidar
Verified by : Dr. Mahavir Chhajed
