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    Ficus benjamina Medicinal Uses

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    In this article we will discuss about the Ficus benjamina :- common name, scientific name, medicinal uses and photos.

    Common name

    • English: Weeping fig, Benjamin’s fig
    • Tamil: Nintamaravakai, Vellal
    • Hindi: Pukar
    • Kannada: Java atthi
    • Marathi: Nandaruk
    • Telugu: Konda golugu, konda zuvvi
    • Malayalam: Putra juvi
    • Sanskrit: Banij, mandara

    Scientific name

    • Name: Ficus benjamina L.
    • Family: Moraceae (Mulberry family)
    • Synonyms: Ficus comosa, Urostigma benjamina

    Ficus benjamina Medicinal Uses

    • A decoction of leaves taken with oil is used to treat ulcers.
    • Latex and fruit extract is used to treat inflammation, piles
    • Leaves are taken orally to treat malaria.
    • Leaf juice can be used as bug and flea repellant.
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