Ethnobotanical and pharmacological uses of fig
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Angir, benefits, common fig, medicinal properties, usesAbstract
Ficus carica , often referred to as Anjir in India, is a middle-sized laticiferous deciduous tree and is widely cultivated in all tropical and subtropical nations. It’s fruit is extremely sweet with several crunchy seeds present in it. It are often consumed as fresh or dried. It’s also referred to as the nature’s candy because it has dense natural sugar present in it. Figs have many traditional uses further as many benefit for our health. It's rich in potassium, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B and plenty of fiber. This paper describes the ethnobotanical properties of fig and therefore the pharmacological uses associated with digestive, reproductive system and lots of more. It also helps in the treatment of digestive tract infection. The phytoconstituents psoralens, bergapten, xanthotoxin, xanthotoxol, and marmesin have also been isolated from leaves, in addition to umbelliferone and scopoletin, and peptides have been extracted from latex. Fruit extracts had anticarcinogenic, anthelmintic, and action against anaemia (due to ficin). The plant's traditional uses include purgative, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, diuretic, and anxiety-relieving (mild sedative). In order to provide a thorough evaluation of the literature on its ethnobotanical and pharmacological uses, the present review was created.
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