Abstract

ETHNOBOTANY, PHYTOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND PHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW OF FICUS BENGHALENSIS LINN.

Satish A. Bhalerao*, Anukthi C. Poojari and Amit S. Sharma

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda and other literature mention the use of plants in treatment of the various human ailments.Ficus benghalensis is a large evergreen tree found throughout India. This tree is commonly called as banyan tree and is considered to be sacred in many places.it is used in traditional system of medicines like ayurveda ,siddha ,unani ,and homeopathy.Traditional system ,of medicine has used different parts of this plants such as stem bark ,roots ,aerial roots ,vegetative buds, leaves, fruits and latex are used in prevention and treatment of various disorders .The roots of Ficus benghalensis are given for obstinate vomiting and infusion of its barks is considered as a tonic and astringent and is also used in diarrhea, dysentery and diabetes. The bark of the plant is used in ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of diabetes.

Keywords: Ficus benghalensis, ethnobotany, pharmacognosy,phytoconstituent.