Ficus glomeratus Roxb.
Ficus glomeratus Roxb. is also known as Ficus glomerata, Ficus racemosa L. belongs to Moraceae family.
The English names for this herb are Cluster fig, Common fig, Country fig, Gular fig.
The Urdu name for this herb is Gular.
Description
Ficus glomeratus Roxb.. Spreading laticiferous tree, 9.0-12.2 m tall. Flowering: Spring
Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s Fruit. Fruits borne in clusters on the main trunk and leafless short branches, subglobose or pyriform, 2.5-5.0 cm in diameter, red when ripe. Fruiting: Rainy season.
Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s Leaves. Alternate, stipules ovate-Ianceolate, pubescent, 1.25-2.5 cm long, petioles 2.5-5.0 cm long, lamina simple membranous, ovate to obovate-oblong or lanceolate, 10-18 cm long, dark green, glabrous or softly pubescent above while lower surface pubescent or glabrous.
Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s Bark is smooth in texture, redish grey in color
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s Bark are Anti-inflammatory, Anti-protozoal, Hypoglycemic.
The pharmacological actions of Ficus glomeratus Roxb. are Anti-diabetic, Astringent, Carminative, Stomachic, Vermicide.
The pharmacological action of Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s Fruit is Carminative.
Indications
The indications of Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s Bark are Urinary Complaints, Asthma, Leprosy.
The indications of Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s Fruit are Leprosy, Pulmonary diseases, Urinary Complaints, Diabetes.
The indications of Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s Latex are Boils, Diarrhoea, Pulmonary diseases, Cancer, Piles.
The indications of Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s Leaves are Bronchitis, Warts, Wounds, Small Pox.
The indications of Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s Root are Dysentery, Diabetes.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
None recorded.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Astringency.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Latex | 0.000 – 0.000 As needed | Mixed it with sugar in equal amounts. This preparation is taken orally three times daily for one week and twice daily for another week. |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Ficus glomeratus Roxb..
Substitutes
No information regarding Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s Bark are Alfa-OAc, Ceryl behenati gluanol-OAc, Lupeal, ß-Amyrin, ß-Sitosterol.
The active constituents of Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s Fruit are Ester of taraxasterol, Gluanol-OAc, Glucose, Hentriacontane, Lupeol-OAc, ß-Sitosterol, Tiglic acid.
The active constituents of Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s Leaves are Gluanol-OAc, ß-Amyrin, ß-Sitosterol.
Antidotes
No information regarding Ficus glomeratus Roxb.'s antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ficus glomeratus Roxb.. (work in progress)