JAVA FIG

Common name Java Fig
Botanical Name Ficus lacor Buch.
Vernacular name Hindi-Pakad
Gujarati-Pepli
Sanskrit-Parkati
Family Moraceae
Class Magnoliopsida
Parts of plant used Stem bark
Chemical Constituents Tannin, Sugar, Alkaloids, Glycosides
Therapeutic uses The bark is used for gargling to treat mouth ulcer and gingivitis and the specific amount is used to treat diarrhea, leucorrhea and help to control blood sugar level in diabetes.

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