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A Comprehensive Review on the Medicinal Properties and Pharmacological Potential of Ficus racemosa Linn

  • Unique Paper ID: 171036
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 7
  • PageNo: 1945-1950
  • Abstract:
  • Nowadays, fig (Ficus carica L.) fruits are consumed either fresh or dried and used for jam or spirit beverage production. Morphological and pomological diversity of 49 wild edible fig accessions sampled was evaluated. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among the wild accessions studied using the morphological data recorded. Ripening time ranged from late July to mid-August. Fruit skin ground color showed high variability, including cream–purple (4 accessions), purple–yellow (8), light purple (7), purple (15), dark purple (5), purple–cream (3), and cream (7). The range of fruit-related traits was as follows: fruit length: 12.65–22.60 mm, fruit width: 10.67– 24.18 mm, fruit fresh weight: 2.52–6.13 g, and fruit flesh thickness: 0.85–1.89 mm. Principal component analysis (PCA) showed 10 independent components that could explain 84.11% of total variance. Ward dendrogram created according to the data obtained revealed the variation among the accessions and showed two major clusters. The present results showed that the studied accessions had remarkable phenotypic variation, and among them, some accessions with high-quality fruits in size, color, and taste can be planted and then used in the breeding programs. Information on the current levels of genetic diversity of germplasm is essential for devising strategies for wild forms conservation. Ficus racemosa Linn. syn. Ficus glomerata Roxb. (Family - Moraceae) is a large deciduous tree dispersed all over India which is generally known as Gular, Gular fig, Cluster fig or Country fig. It is a sacred tree of Hindus and Buddhists. All parts of this plant (leaves, fruits, bark, latex, and sap of the root) are medicinally significant in a variety of treatments such as diabetes, diarrohoea ulcers, stomachache, piles, skin diseases, dysentry and as carminative etc. Among various pharmacological properties, Ficus Racemosa Linn imparts vital role as anti-oxidant, anti cancer, antidiuretic, anti bacterial, antiinflammatory, memory enhancing and gastro-protective agent etc. In this review, emphasis is lead upon research associated to therapeutic properties, phytochemistry and pharmacological profile of Ficus racemosa Linn.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 7
  • PageNo: 1945-1950

A Comprehensive Review on the Medicinal Properties and Pharmacological Potential of Ficus racemosa Linn

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