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- Title
Ficus benghalensis: A plant with potential pharmacological properties, from tradition to pharmacy.
- Authors
Tahir, Muhammad Mateen; Rasul, Azhar; Riaz, Ammara; Batool, Rabia; Nageen, Bushra; Adnan, Muhammad; Sarfraz, Iqra; Sadiqa, Ayesha; Selamoglu, Zeliha
- Abstract
Purpose: To undertake an overview of the potential pharmacological properties of Ficus benghalensisis. Methods: Data were acquired from several online sources, including Scopus, Elsevier Science Direct, PubMed, and Sci-Hub, using the keywords "Ficus benghalensis", "medicinal plants", "anti-oxidant", "antiinflammatory", and "anti-cancer". Results: Ficus benghalensis has valuable secondary metabolites including terpenoids, ketones, coumarins, oentacyclic, furocoumarin, flavonols, flavonoids, sterols, esters, carbohydrates, carboxylic acid, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Due to its phytochemical profile, it is regarded as a plant with potential pharmacological properties such as anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic, anti-tumor, immunomodulatory, anthelmintic, and anti-angiogenic. This review highlights the phytochemistry, traditional uses and pharmacological potential of Ficus benghalensis. Conclusion: Ficus benghalensis has potentials for treating several ailments. However, further research, including in vivo studies and preclinical trials, is necessary to ascertain its biological and pharmacological uses accurately.
- Subjects
FICUS (Plants); POLYCYCLIC aromatic hydrocarbons; METABOLITES; PHARMACY; CARBOHYDRATES
- Publication
Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2023, Vol 22, Issue 11, p2407
- ISSN
1596-5996
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4314/tjpr.v22i11.22