Pharmacology of Ficus religiosa- A review

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 3

Abstract

Abstract:- Chemical analysis showed that Ficus religiosa contained tannins, phenols, saponins, sugars, alkaloids, methionine, terpenoids, flavonoids, glycosides, proteins, separated amino acids, essential and volatile oils and steroids. Previous pharmacological studies revealed that Ficus religiosa possessed antimicrobial, anti-parasitic, anti-Parkinson's, anticonvulsant, anti-amnesic, anticholinergic, antidiabetic, antiinflammatory, analgesic, cytotoxic, anti-ulcer, wound healing, antioxidant, anti- asthmatic, reproductive, hepato-, nephro- and dermato- protective effects. The current review highlights the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Ficus religiosa.

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Prof Dr Ali Esmail Al-Snafi

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Prof Dr Ali Esmail Al-Snafi (2017). Pharmacology of Ficus religiosa- A review. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR), 7(3), 49-60. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-253342