OPPOSITE FIG LEAF

Common name Opposite fig leaf
Botanical Name Ficus hispida Linn
Vernacular name English-Wild fig
Hindi-Konea-dumbar
Gujarati-Tedumbaro
Sanskrit-Malayu, Malpu
Family Moraceae
Class Magnoliopsida
Parts of plant used Fruit and Root
Chemical Constituents Tannin, Saponin, Alkaloids
Therapeutic uses It is used for inducing purgation and emesis to remove excess pitta dosha from the body and provides strength and nourishment.

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