Ficus benjamina L.
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.
Weeping Fig Photos
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Reference
- Mahomoodally, Fawzi & Asif, Farwa & Rehman, Rafia & Ishaq, Aniqa & Nisar, Shafaq. (2019). A review of the pharmacological potential and phytochemical profile of Weeping Fig-F. benjamina L. 70. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337364118_A_review_of_the_pharmacological_potential_and_phytochemical_profile_of_Weeping_Fig-Ficus_benjamina_L
