Ficus bengalensis Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Ficus bengalensis Linn.belongs to Moraceae, Urticaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Abu al-Nom.
The English Names for this herb are Banyan Fig, Banyan Tree.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Bar, Bargad, Bohar, Bohr, Bohre.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Ficus bengalensis Linn. are Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-bilious, Anti-diabetic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-emetic, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Anti-septic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Avoricious, Concoctive, Desiccative, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Styptic, Tonic, Viscous, Vulnerary.

Seeds:

  • Cooling
  • Tonic


    • Leaves:
  • Diaphoretic


    • Latex:
  • Avoricious
  • Concoctive
  • Resolvent
  • Tonic


    • Infusion (bark):
  • Anti-diabetic
  • Tonic


    • Root Fibers:
  • Anti-gonorrhoeal


    • Indications

    The Indications of Leaves of Ficus bengalensis Linn. are Wounds, Abscesses, Diarrhoea.

    The Indications of Fruit of Ficus bengalensis Linn. are Cracked Soles of Feet, Rheumatism, Ulcers, Bruises, Pain, Lumbago, Toothache, Sores.

    The Indications of Latex of Ficus bengalensis Linn. are Spermatorrhoea, Ulcers, Rheumatism, Inflammations, Pre-Mature Ejaculation, Ear Worms, Piles, Pain, Hard Swellings, Seminal Debility, Bruises, Toothache, Lumbago, Sores, Cracked Soles of Feet.

    The Indications of Prop/Stilt Roots of Ficus bengalensis Linn. are Sexual Debility, Diarrhoea.

    The Indications of Roots of Ficus bengalensis Linn. are Spermatorrhoea, Seminal Debility, Pre-Mature Ejaculation.

    The Indications of Infusion (bark) of Ficus bengalensis Linn. are Diabetes, General Debility.

    The Indications of Root Fibers of Ficus bengalensis Linn. are Gonorrhoea, Miscarriage.

    The Indications of Aerial Roots of Ficus bengalensis Linn. are Biliousness, Dysentery, Piles, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Liver Inflammation, Obstinate Vomiting.

    The Indication of Infusion(small branches) of Ficus bengalensis Linn. is Hemoptysis.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Ficus bengalensis Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Ficus bengalensis Linn. is 2nd order, cold and dry.

    The Temperament of Latex of Ficus bengalensis Linn. is 3rd order, cold and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    KHATOONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MADAMOL SYRUPQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    QURS JIRYANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Ficus bengalensis Linn. is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Shir Bargadh Wali, Safuf Bars compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Latex2.000drops - 3.000dropsN/A
    Leaves5.000g
    Root Fibers3.000g - 5.000gN/A
    Young Bud3.000g - 5.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Ficus bengalensis Linn.. A very large tree, reaching 30 m high, sending down many aerial roots from the branches and thus extending the growth of the tree indefinitely; young parts softly pubescent. Leaves coriaceous, 10-20 by 5-12.5 cm; ovate or . orbicular-ovate to elliptic, obtuse, entire, glabrescent above, glabrous or minutely pubescent beneath, base rounded or subcordate, 3-7 nerved with about 5-7 pairs of lateral nerves above the basal ones and distinct reticulate venation between; peduncles 1.3-5 cm long, stout; stipules 2-2.5 cm long, coriaceous. Receptacles about 2 cm diameter, sessile in pairs, axillary, globose, puberulous, red when ripe, with 3 broad rebounded nearly glabrous coriaceous basal bracts. Male flowers rather numerous near the mouth of the receptacles. Sepals 4, lanceolate. Stamen 1. Gall flowers; perianth as fn the male. Style short. Fertile flowers perianth shorter than in the male, style elongate

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sub-Himalayan Regions.. It is also planted in gardens and road-sides for shade.
    Taste: Sweetish,Astringent

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Ficus bengalensis Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Ficus bengalensis Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Ficus bengalensis Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive or long duration use of parts may cause desiccation in the body especially in the stomach and intestines. Latex or extract (of leaves) may diminish appetite and temporary liver dysfunction.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ficus bengalensis Linn.. (work in progress)