Fig Tree-Common fig
Scientific name of Fig Tree-Common fig: ficus Carica
Name of Fig in different languages:
Sanskrit: Udumbaram, Janthuphalam
Hindi: Anjeer
Malayalam: Sheema Athi ശീമഅത്തി
Plant description:
Fig tree is a deciduous tree or large shrub, growing up to 10 m. (33 ft) tall, leaves are 12 to 25 cm long and 10 to 18 cm wide. The bark is a silvery gray and smooth, deciduous leaves have 3 or more lobes. Fruits are green and hollow, it become red while it is ripe, Figs usually bearing fruit within two years.
Leaf Arrangement
| Shape-Round | Margin-Entire | Venation-Arcuated |
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Useful plant parts:
Bark, Fruit, root.
Medicinal uses:
Pregnancy care, prevent heart diseases, rich source of iron, bleeding, anemia, asthma, to increase sexual vigor.
Medicinal properties:
Anti-oxidant,ant- cancerous
How to prepare medicines:
One of Nalpamara, Panchavalka, Panchapallavam.
It is the one of the ingredients in the Ayurveda medicines like-
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