ANJEER

Common name Anjeer
Botanical Name Ficus carica
Vernacular name English-Fig
Hindi-Guular
Gujarati-Anjeer
Sanskrit-Udumbara
Family Moraceae
Class Dicotyledonae
Parts of plant used Root, Bark, Leaves and Latex
Chemical Constituents Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Gallic acid, Chlorogenic acid, Flavonoids , Catechin, and Rutin.
Therapeutic uses Lowers blood pressure, helps in managing weight, guards against post-menopausal breast cancer, has anti-diabetic effects, useful in various heart diseases.

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