International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Allied Science

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A Review of the Pharmacological, Phytochemical, and Ethnomedicinal Applications of Ficus Benghalensis L. (Banyan Tree)

Author(s): Shah Kaunen1, Pathan Ahemad2, Shah Sahil3, Khatik Ali4, Abdul Kashif5, Abu Asim Azmi6

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    J.I.I.U’S Ali-Allana College of Pharmacy Akkalkuwa, Dist- Nandurbar (425415) Maharashtra, India.

Published In:   Volume - 3,      Issue - 1,     Year - 2024

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ABSTRACT:
Traditional medicine in South Asian nations uses the banyan tree, Ficus benghalensis L., to cure a variety of illnesses. This review's primary goal was to compile and evaluate scientific data on the phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of several F. benghalensis plant sections, as well as traditional usage. Research articles on ethnobotanical surveys, book chapters, and published books were consulted for information on its ethnomedicinal use. In terms of traditional applications, it has been discovered that some plant components of F. benghalensis are utilized in South Asian traditional medical systems such as Ayurveda and Siddha. The main medical conditions for which stem bark was utilized were diabetes, diarrhea, and dysentery. Rheumatism, burns, and wounds are all treated using latex. Fruits are used as a tonic and are edible. In terms of phytochemistry, it has been found that the stem bark contains leucoanthocyanin derivatives and triterpenes, while the leaves contain phenolic compounds, including flavonoids, and triterpene derivatives. Its antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and other pharmacological action has been evaluated both in vitro and in vivo. Despite being extensively utilized in conventional medicine, little is known about its bioactive components or its pharmacological and toxicological effects.

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Shah Kaunen, Pathan Ahemad, Shah Sahil, Khatik Ali, Abdul Kashif, Abu Asim Azmi. A Review of the Pharmacological, Phytochemical, and Ethnomedicinal Applications of Ficus Benghalensis L. (Banyan Tree).IJRPAS, 2024; 3(1): 77-83.


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