Pdf antiarthritic and antioxidant effects of the leaf extract of ficus. Ficus exasperata is a wellknown tree with very rough leaves used widely in the nigerian ecoregions. These trees are a delight in the summer when they are loaded with an abundance of figs. Extraction of plant material icus exasperata belong to the.
Pharmacognostic and phytochemical properties of ficus. Effect of ficus exesperata leaf extract on biochemical indices leaf extract dosage mgkg bw biochemical parameters il acted upon them differently and at varying intensities. Use 3 parts loam 1 part peat and 1 part sand for a well. Reticulitermes flavipes kollar foragers were collected at 24 week intervals during spring and fall 1988 from traps placed upon a tree stump and below the soil surface throughout a field site in the city of scarborough, ontario. Trees in disturbed evergreen to semievergreen forests up to 1200 m.
Ficus exasperata vahl is one of the medicinal plants traditionally used for some uterine disorders in several african countries. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The medicinal use of ficus exasperata sand paper tree. Extracts from ficus exasperata leaves were qualitatively screened for the. Tree diversity and its ecological importance value in organic. Ficus, the fig genus, consists of over 800 species and is one of about 40 genera of the mulberryfamily. Ficus racemosa bark, clematis pickeringii stem, acacia adsurgens leaves, tinospora smilacina stem and morinda citrifolia fruit powder exhibited inhibition of cox1 with the ic 50 of 100, 141, 144, 158 and 163 microgml, respectively. The plant extract, xylazine and ketamine, sedated the mice for some period of time after arousal from sleep. Watson2 introduction often seen as an interior container plant, rubber tree has large, 5 to 12inchlong, thick, glossy evergreen leaves, multiple trunks, and a spreading, irregular canopy fig. Department of genetics and biotechnology, university of calabar, calabar, nigeria article info abstract activities of f. How ficus exasperata is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. And also various researches state that it may induce infertility. Glycaemic activity of ficus exasperata in fructoseinduced glucose intolerance in rats idowu adewumi taiwo, olumide adedapo adebesin, amdalat funmilayo shittu, rukiat ibironke lawal, peter godwin chikwenye odeigah department of cell biology and genetics, faculty of science, university of lagos, lagos 101017, nigeria. Ficus exasperata 2 0,4 0,0036036 0,02924809 ficus sur 3 0,6 0,00540541 0,017 ficus sp 1 0,2 0,0018018 0,01642584 funtumia africana 1 0,2 0,0018018 0,01642584 hevea brasiliensis 4 0,8 0,00720721 0,05128897.
Ficus exasperata has high medicinal importance as it is used for the treatment of various ailments and diseases. Pharmaceutical properties of indian species of ficus. The plant is used for the treatment of stomach disorder, scabies, gonorrhoea, urinary ailments, jaundice, abortifacient, antipyretic. The ficus species are an emerging group of plants with promising potent anticancer constituents. The exotic bonsai paperback january 1, 2004 by jerry meislik author 4. Ficus exasperata, also called the sandpaper tree, forest sandpaper fig, white fig, or sandpaper leaf tree, is a deciduous, and dioecious species of plant in the mulberry family moraceae, native to tropical africa an area from senegal east to ethiopia and south to angola and mozambique and southern asia india, sri lanka, yemen. Ficus asperifolia uilh0011210 ficus exasperata u1lh001883 gongronema latifolium uilh0021196 hibiscus sabdariffa uilh003646 hunteria umbellata uilh0011151 indigofera pulchra ullh002421 khaya senegalensis uilh001852 mangifera indica uilh003490 morinda lucida uilh0021103 nauclea latifolia uilh002806 ocimum gratissimum uilh003984. Pdf effectiveness of the leaf powder of ficus exasperata. Watson2 introduction this is a huge tree growing to 60 feet tall and 60 to 70 feet wide fig.
The leaves of ficus exasperata vahl moraceae generates uterine active chemical constituents. This page was last edited on 15 december 2019, at 10. In the home, the ficus is a beautiful specimen plant that can provide many years of lush foliage. Fig tree ficus carica shrubs sh07 fire bird heliconia stricta flowers 1 fl10 fishbone fern nephrolepis cordifolia houseplants hp17 flaming sword vriesea splendens flowers 1 fl20 flamingo lily anthurium andraeanum flowers 1 fl01 florists chrysanthemum dedranthema x grandiflorum flowers 2 fl25 forest sandpaper fig ficus exasperata africa af10. Moraceae was first published in systema naturae by carolus linnaeus in 1735. In vitro antiproliferative effect of ficus exasperata vahl. Exploration of the antimicrobial properties of ficus exasperata. The genus isremarkable for the large variation in the habits of itsspecies1. Tree diversity and its ecological importance value in.
The famous bodhi tree under which buddha achieved enlightenment was a ficus religiosa. Ficus exasperata vahl leaves extract attenuates motor deficit in vanadiuminduced parkinsonism mice. Water the ficus evenly throughout the summer and reduce watering in the winter. List of various diseases cured by ficus exasperata. Effects of ficus exasperata vahl on common dermatophytes and. The ficus plant family moraceae are in the ornamental fig family.
The plants are native primarily to tropical areas of east asia. Names of ficus exasperata in various languages of the world are also given. It is one of the most useful plants of west tropical africa and. Flora malesiana precursor for the treatment of moraceaea 1.
Medicinal importance of ficus exasperata ficus exasperata tree. States is ficus exasperata whose leaf extract is reportedly taken orally after decoction or. Glycaemic activity of ficus exasperata in fructoseinduced. Feb, 20 the leaves of ficus exasperata vahl moraceae generates uterine active chemical constituents. While the stem of ficus exasperata is rich in alkaloids and tannins, the leaves have higher proportions of saponins, flavonoids and cyanogenic glycosides. Pdf the leaves of ficus exasperata are mashed and prepared as poultices that are placed on swellings, wounds, and arthritic joints to relieve. Adeshina o adekeye, 1, 2 gold j irawo, 1 and adedamola adediran fafure 1. Xfrogplants volume 1 index xfrog 3d trees and plants. The tree also has several other local uses, the leaves being employed as a sandpaper, the plant having insect repellent properties and the wood also being used. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in ficus exasperata. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Ficus exasperata, also called the sandpaper tree, forest sandpaper fig, white fig, or sandpaper. Medicinal importance of ficus exasperata creative pen. Most species prefer perhumid forest, but several are found in areas with a monsoon climate and in teak forest, including locations where the soil dries out.
Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Media in category ficus exasperata the following 67 files are in this category, out of 67 total. Popularly known as the cluster fig tree, indian fig tree or goolar gular fig, this is native to australia, malaysia, indochina and the indian subcontinent. The effect of the leaf powder were observed at different dosage. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. The inclusion of ficus exasperata leaves in the processing of oil palm resulted in better stabilization of the oil in nigeria. Cocoa companion tree diversity and cssvd prevalence. Purchase a loamy soil with added vermiculite or perlite for drainage, or mix your own. Shade tree species richness and diversity the number of shade tree species per plot on the organic farms ranged from 2 with an average of 5. The leaves of ficus exasperata vahl moraceae generates. Avoid using soils for roses or azaleas, since these are more acidic potting soils. Proximate composition of ficus exasperata fruit g100g nutrient composition % moisture 7. Extraction of the leaves with hexane using a soxhlet extractor set at 40c produced the hexane extract h1 19.
Ficus baola, a new species of ficus subgenus urostigma section malvanthera moraceae from the solomon islands blumea 47. In africa, it is locally named epin, eweipin among other names. The leaf extract has been used ethnomedicinally to treat high blood pressure, rheumatism, arthritis, intestinal pains and colics, epilepsy, bleeding and wounds irvin, 1961. Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of flavonoid. In their native habitats, the ficus is often seen as a landscape tree with hanging and buttressed roots and a magnificent crown. Ficus repens ficus religiosa bo tree or sacred fig. Many are tall forest trees that are buttressed by great spreading roots. Pdf extracts of ficus exasperata leaf inhibit topical and systemic. Ficus, genus of about 900 species of trees, shrubs, and vines in the family moraceae, many of which are commonly known as figs.
Nutritional composition and fatty acids profile of ficus. The plants healing properties are extracted from the leaves, bark, root, seeds the plant is used for the treatment of stomach disorder, scabies, gonorrhoea, urinary ailments, jaundice, abortifacient, antipyretic. Ficus exasperata mansfeld world database of agricultural and horticultural crops. The group pretreated with a high dose of the plant extract 200 mgkg and the treated with ketamine after 30 min exhibited longer sleeping duration time. The rubber plant to the left or elastica robusta is an excellent plant that does well indoors. Ficus exasperata is a deciduous african tree that grows up to about 20 m in height and prefers evergreen and secondary forest habitats. Moraceae are commonly used in ghanaian traditional medicine for the treatment of several. Effects of ficus exasperata vahl on common dermatophytes and causative agent of pityriasis versicolor in rivers state, nigeria. Ficus exasperata has been used to provide shade in plantations and is planted as an avenue shade tree. Positive cytotoxicity results with these ficus species suggest that ficus exasperata fe could be.
Aqueous leaf extract and hydrochlorothiazide on urinary excretions in normotensive rats. The reasons underlying these are yet to be understood more generally, the role of major cocoa companion tree species in the prevalence of the disease requires further investigations. Biological response of male wistar rats to crude extract of ficus exasperata vahl ikpeme, e. Nutritional composition, phytochemical screening and antimicrobial. Annotated checklist of the ficus species of the african floristic region, with special reference and a key to the taxa of southern africa.
Moraceae in india lal babu chaudhary, jana venkata sudhakar, anoop kumar, omesh bajpai, rinkey tiwari and g. Ficus exasperata is a medicinal plant belonging to moraceae family. Ficus is one of the largest genus among angiosperms. Ficus palmata in foi should be of ficus palmata subsp. In vitro antiproliferative effect of ficus exasperata vahl on ovarian. Ficus exasperata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects.
The plants database includes the following 35 species of ficus. One of such herbs used in some parts of edo and delta. I would suggest you to try other effective herbs to cure. Evaluation of phytochemical constituents and sedative. Pharmacognostic and phytochemical properties of ficus carica. Ficus exasperata hexane bark extract febh 98 mg, the ficus exasperata ethyl acetate bark extract febe 86 mg and the ficus exasperata methanol bark extract febm 70 mg. The plant has high concentrations of alkaloids, tannins and flavonoids. Pdf evaluation of extract of ficus exasperata vahl root.
Ficus proves itself a versatile and tough houseplant. Ficus exasperata or vahl belongs to the family moraceae and is known by many local names such as sandpaper leaf tree or the white fig tree. Ficus species are common and form an important element of lowland rain forest, both as canopy and understorey trees. American journal of dermatology and venereology 2012. Buy seed powder of stripped cucumber shivlingi and drypetes roxburghii putarjivak and have 1 teaspoon of each with a glass of milk or water. Ficus exasperata 2 0,4 0,0036036 0,02924809 ficus sur 3 0,6 0. Fractional extraction of leaves of ficus exasperata. Youll find a form to suit your needs among growth habits ranging from creeping vine to giant tree.
However, the most preponderant population of any single ficus sp. The terrestrial arborescent shrub or tree is approximately 20 meters tall. It is quite finicky, so be prepared for some specific care requirements. Soilbased potting mixes should work well for this plant and provide the nutrients it needs. Comparative effects of different fractions of crude. It is unusual in that its figs grow on or close to the tree trunk, termed cauliflory. Among the genera of seed plants it ranked as the twentyfirst frodin 2004. It comprises of about 800 species distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the. Aspirin and indomethacin used as the reference cox1 inhibitors in this. Ficus constituted one of thelargest genera of medicinal plants with about750 species of woody plants, trees, and shrubs primarily occurring in subtropicaland tropical regions through out the world. Extraction is the key step for the recovery and isolation of bioactive phytochemicals from plant materials, earlier than component analysis.
In india, the tree and its fruit are called gular in the north. In vitro antiproliferative effect of ficus exasperata. Its glossy leaves grow in a variety of colors and patterns. The leaf extract has been used ethnomedicinally to treat high blood pressure, rheumatism, arthritis, intestinal pains and colics, epilepsy, bleeding and wounds. The dense, rounded canopy and gracefully drooping branches of weeping fig made it quite popular as a landscape tree until recently. Ricinodendron heulodotii and ficus exasperata tend to affect the prevalence of the disease, with opposite effect. Effects of ficus exasperata vahl on common dermatophytes. And even though this cousin of the edible fig is a tropical plant, it survives in a wide variety of conditions.