Ficus carica L. (Moraceae) : Phytochemistry, Traditional Uses and Biological Activities
Joint Authors
Jantan, Ibrahim
Mawa, Shukranul
Husain, Khairana
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper describes the botanical features of Ficus carica L.
(Moraceae), its wide variety of chemical constituents, its use in traditional medicine as remedies for many health problems, and its biological activities.
The plant has been used traditionally to treat various ailments such as gastric problems, inflammation, and cancer.
Phytochemical studies on the leaves and fruits of the plant have shown that they are rich in phenolics, organic acids, and volatile compounds.
However, there is little information on the phytochemicals present in the stem and root.
Reports on the biological activities of the plant are mainly on its crude extracts which have been proven to possess many biological activities.
Some of the most interesting therapeutic effects include anticancer, hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and antimicrobial activities.
Thus, studies related to identification of the bioactive compounds and correlating them to their biological activities are very useful for further research to explore the potential of F.
carica as a source of therapeutic agents.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mawa, Shukranul& Husain, Khairana& Jantan, Ibrahim. 2013. Ficus carica L. (Moraceae) : Phytochemistry, Traditional Uses and Biological Activities. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mawa, Shukranul…[et al.]. Ficus carica L. (Moraceae) : Phytochemistry, Traditional Uses and Biological Activities. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mawa, Shukranul& Husain, Khairana& Jantan, Ibrahim. Ficus carica L. (Moraceae) : Phytochemistry, Traditional Uses and Biological Activities. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512753
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512753