Bioactive Compounds, Pharmacological Activity and Food Application of Ficus racemosa: A Critical Review. (14th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chaware, Gitesh Kishor; Kumar, Vikas; Kumar, Satish; Kumar, Pankaj
• Is Part Of: International journal of fruit science. Volume 20(2020)Supplement 2
• Page Start: S969
• Page End: S986
• Publication Date: 2020-09-14
• Subjects: Ficus racemosa -- phytochemicals -- pharmacological profile -- therapeutic properties -- traditional uses -- toxicology; Fruit-culture -- Periodicals; Tree crops -- Periodicals; Fruit trees -- Periodicals; 634
• DOI: 10.1080/15538362.2020.1774467
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1553-8362

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Ficus racemosa: Linn. (Moraceae) is a popular medicinal plant found throughout India, which has long been used in Ayurveda as a source of medicine for curing various diseases/disorders including diabetes, liver disorders, diarrhea, inflammatory conditions, hemorrhoids, respiratory and urinary diseases. It is commonly known as " Gular " in India and widely distributed throughout the world. The different parts of the plant have numerous phytochemical compounds (alkaloids, tannins, saponins, β-sitosterol, lupeol and other compounds) and it possesses numerous therapeutic properties. Despite various pharmacological properties possessed by the plant, it remains underutilized because of its limited availability, i.e., found at limited places and for a limited time period. However, to date, no scientific report has witnessed its effective utilization in the food and feed industry. Therefore, an attempt has been made to explore F. racemosa in terms of its composition, health benefits, value addition and future perspective so that its future can be enlightened.