A Review Study on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Ficus benghalensis (Indian Banyan Tree)

Authors

  • Sunita Verma  Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India

Keywords:

Medicinal, Anti-microbial, Antidiabetic, Phytochemical,

Abstract

Ficus bengalensis (commonly known as a Banyan tree) is an evergreen tree and belongs to the family Moraceae. Ficus benghalensis is an important medicinal plant that has a number of bioactive compounds. The whole plant of Ficus bengalensis (leaves, fruits and bark) are used as anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-microbial properties and also used in the treatment of several diseases. The present review aims to update the information on the phytochemical and pharmacological properties, botanical description of Ficus bengalensis.

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2016-08-30

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Volume 2, Issue 4, July-August-2016

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Sunita Verma, " A Review Study on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Ficus benghalensis (Indian Banyan Tree), International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology(IJSRSET), Print ISSN : 2395-1990, Online ISSN : 2394-4099, Volume 2, Issue 4, pp.73-75, July-August-2016.