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.
Authors and Affiliations
Prof Dr Ali Esmail Al-Snafi
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