The treatment of hypertension often requires the combination of antihypertensive drugs and diuretics substances. Introduction ficus exasperata is commonly known as sand paper tree because of the abrasive nature of the leaf surfaces. Some interesting observations were made about the genus which distinguished the wood species under study from one another, such features include crystals and silica inclusions. Pdf ficus exasperata vahl leaves extract attenuates. The wasp larvae feed on shortstyled female flowers or, in the male figs of the dioecious species, on specialized gall sterile female flowers. Pages in category ficus the following 175 pages are in this category, out of 175 total. Download fulltext pdf exploration of the antimicrobial properties of ficus exasperata leaves from akure metropolis article pdf available january 2017 with 156 reads.
Effects of ficus exasperata vahl on common dermatophytes and. Descriptors for fig ficus carica and related ficus spp. Effects of compounds from the leaves of ficus exasperata on the frequency of spontaneous uterine contractions. Ficus exasperata, also called the sandpaper tree, forest sandpaper fig, white fig, or sandpaper leaf tree, is a deciduous, and dioecious species of plant in the mulberry family moraceae, native to tropical africa an area from senegal east to ethiopia and south to angola. Abstractthis study investigated the quantitative polyphenolic constituents and gastroprotective effects of aqueous leaf extracts of spondias mombin and ficus exasperata against indomethacininduced gastric ulcer in rats. Flora malesiana precursor for the treatment of moraceaea 1.
Haematopoietic, ficus exasperata, albino rats, haematological 1. Watson2 introduction this is a huge tree growing to 60 feet tall and 60 to 70 feet wide fig. Pharmacognosy and hypotensive evaluation of ficus exasperata. This page was last edited on 19 december 2019, at 12. Chemical findings and in vitro biological studies to. If you do not see its contents the file may be temporarily unavailable at the journal website or you do not have a pdf plugin installed and enabled in your browser. Various species of ficus are 2 ficus altissima council tree ficus aspera clown fig ficus auriculata, syn. Under getting started select create pdf form or online form.
Temperature regime and its effect on energy potentials of. Media in category ficus botanical illustrations the following 24 files are in this category, out of 24 total. And even though this cousin of the edible fig is a tropical plant, it survives in a wide variety of conditions. Using the acrobat x pro accessibility checker adobe.
Examination of microbial degradation of ficus exasperata leaves and cassava peels by in situ incubation and scanning electron microscopy. Benjamina, ginseng, retusa, microcarpa, religiosa all included. Ozolua department of pharmacology and toxicology, faculty of pharmacy, university of benin, benin city, 300001, nigeria abstract. How ficus exasperata is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. The inclusion of ficus exasperata leaves in the processing of oil palm resulted in better stabilization of the oil in nigeria. Media in category ficus exasperata the following 67 files are in this category, out of 67 total. Ficus exasperata mansfeld world database of agricultural and horticultural crops. The study investigated the phytochemical, cytotoxicity and antioxidant properties of allamanda cathartica ac, bixa orellana bo, cymbopogon citratus cc, ficus exasperata fe and momordica charantia mc used traditionally for the antimalarial preparations agbo in nigeria. Phytochemical screening of the plants showed the presence of flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolics, cardiac. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in ficus exasperata. Ficus bengalensis in pankaj oudhias complex herbal formulationschild is feverish, restless and sleepless desi jadibuti and worms, ficus benjamina in pankaj oudhias complex herbal formulationsnausea before meals desi jadibuti and worms, ficus callosa in pankaj oudhias complex herbal formulationsyellow slimy stools desi jadibuti and.
It is generally known as sand paper tree because its leaves have rough surfaces. Youll find a form to suit your needs among growth habits ranging from creeping vine to giant tree. Ficus exasperata, popularly referred to as sandpaper leaf tree, finds wide application in ethnomedicine. Ficus, the fig genus, consists of over 800 species and is one of about 40 genera of the mulberryfamily. Ficus exasperata is widely used in african pharmacopoeia against hypertension and edema. Annotated checklist of the ficus species of the african floristic region, with special reference and a key to the taxa of southern africa. Ficus exasperata, minimum inhibitory concentration, antibacterial activity, agar dilution. Ficus roxburghii ficus benghalensis indian banyan ficus benjamina weeping fig ficus benjamina exotica ficus benjamina comosa ficus binnendykii narrowleaf ficus ficus carica common edible fig ficus celebinsis. The dense, rounded canopy and gracefully drooping branches of weeping fig made it quite popular as a landscape tree until recently. Assessment of in vivo antioxidant properties of dacryodes. This study was performed in mice to see its effects in various neuropharmacological parameters.
Glycaemic activity of ficus exasperata in fructoseinduced glucose intolerance in rats idowu adewumi taiwo, olumide adedapo adebesin, amdalat funmilayo shittu, rukiat ibironke lawal, peter godwin chikwenye odeigah department of cell biology and genetics, faculty of science, university of lagos, lagos 101017, nigeria. To download the pdf, click the download link below. Stabilization of palm oils by using ficus exasperata leaves in local processing methods. Read examination of microbial degradation of ficus exasperata leaves and cassava peels by in situ incubation and scanning electron microscopy, animal feed science and technology on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. The antioxidant activities were enhanced whereas saponins, where present, were eliminated and sterols reduced. The effect of supplementation with ficus leaves on the. Chemical findings and in vitro biological studies to uphold the use of ficus exasperata vahl leaf and stem bark. Ficus exasperata vahl, commonly known as sandpaper, is a terrestrial afrotropical tree used in popular medicine for the treatment of respiratory infections, ulcers and. Bioactive components of ficus exasperata moringa oleifera. Examination of microbial degradation of ficus exasperata. The phytochemical profile and potential antioxidant properties of dacryodes edulis and ficus exasperata were evaluated. Feb, 20 the leaves of ficus exasperata vahl moraceae generates uterine active chemical constituents. The fig is a very nourishing food and used in industrial products.
Many are tall forest trees that are buttressed by great spreading roots. Alternatively, you can download the file locally and open with any standalone pdf reader. This study investigated the phytochemistry and in vitro free radical scavenging activities of aqueous leaf extract of ficus exasperata fe, moringa oleifera mo and jatropha tanjorensis jt. We studied components of reproductive success in two dioecious fig species, ficus exasperata and f.
It is known by various local names in nigeria such as baure in hausa, ewe ipin in yoruba and asisa in ibo. Effect of rootextracts of ficus benghalensis banyan in. The in vitro effects of varying concentrations 200, 400, 600, 800 and gml of the methanol, nhexane and ethylacetate fractions of leaf and stem of f. There is however no information on the effect of ficus exasperata f. Figs are present at some stage of development throughout the year within nearly all populations of ficus, thus ensuring the survival of the fig wasps, which are shortlived after leaving the figs. Download ficus, font family ficus by ewen prigent with ficus weight and style, download file name is ficus. Diuretic effects of aqueous extract of ficus exasperata. Phytochemical, proximate and total antioxidant analysis of. Ficus proves itself a versatile and tough houseplant.
Hypoglycaemic and hypotensive effects of ficus exasperata. Moraceae leaf aqueous extract fee were investigated in experimental rat models. Ficus exasperata vahl is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus ficus family moraceae. Glycaemic activity of ficus exasperata in fructoseinduced. Stabilization of palm oils by using ficus exasperata. The complete guide to growing, pruning and caring for ficus. Its different plant parts are used for various neurological ailments. Use acrobat x pro and popular word processing software to create. Extraction is the key step for the recovery and isolation of bioactive phytochemicals from plant materials, earlier than component analysis. Ficus baola, a new species of ficus subgenus urostigma section malvanthera moraceae from the solomon islands blumea 47. Pdf exploration of the antimicrobial properties of ficus. Evaluation of antibacterial properties of ethanol extract.
It is a shrub found mainly in the tropics and subtropics. Unlike monoecious figs, which produce a mixture of wasps, seeds, and pollen in every fruit, dioecious fig species have hermaphrodite functionally male trees, which produce wasps and pollen only, and female. Its glossy leaves grow in a variety of colors and patterns. Effects of ficus exasperata vahl on common dermatophytes. Descriptors for fig ficus carica bioversity international. Pharmacognostic and phytochemical properties of ficus carica.
Names of ficus exasperata in various languages of the world are also given. Spectrophotometric evaluation was employed in the determination of the total phenols, total flavonoids, 2, 2diphenyl1picrylhydrazyl dpph radical inhibition, nitric oxide no. List of various diseases cured by ficus exasperata. This page was last edited on 15 december 2019, at 10. Effects of ficus exasperata vahl on common dermatophytes and causative agent of pityriasis versicolor in rivers state, nigeria. Ficus, genus of about 900 species of trees, shrubs, and vines in the family moraceae, many of which are commonly known as figs.
The leaves of ficus exasperata vahl moraceae generates. The plants are native primarily to tropical areas of east asia. Chemical findings and in vitro biological studies to uphold. Temperature regime and its effect on energy potentials of bio.
Compounds isolated from the organic leaf extract of ficus exasperata. In this study, spontaneouslyhypertensive rats shr type 1 diabetes, obese zucker type 2 diabetes and wistar rats were used. Ficus exasperata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Anticandidal activity of volatile compounds from the root bark of ficus exasperata vahlholl moraceae journal of essential oil bearing plants. The following 93 files are in this category, out of 93 total. The purpose of the present study is to highlight the antioxidant character of the barks of ficus exasperata moraceae what could justify in party its utility in traditional medicine. Phytochemical, cytotoxicity and antioxidant activities of. The objectives of this experiment were to determine the effects of dried ficus exasperata leaves supplementation on voluntary feed intake, digestibility of nutrients and liveweight gain of sheep given ad libitum access to dried cassava peels. Ficus exasperata belongs to the familymoraceae young plants up to 50 cm a heartshaped, rounded or and is commonly called sand paper or fig treeplant, wedgeshaped base, wedgeshaped upper end and a widely spread in all ecoregions of nigeria. Pdf ficus exasperata vahl leaves extract attenuates motor.
Introduction ficus exasperata belongs to the family moraceae. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semiwarm temperate zone. The pdf file you selected should load here if your web browser has a pdf reader plugin installed for example, a recent version of adobe acrobat reader. Alternatively, you can also download the pdf file directly to your computer, from where it can be opened using a pdf reader. Medicinal herbs have played significant roles in the treatment of various diseases in humans and animals. The hypotensive and hypoglycaemic effects of ficus exasperata vahl family.
A new sphingolipid and furanocoumarins with antimicrobial. Ficus carica is a gyn odioec ious species, havi ng two distin ct forms of trees. Ficus exasperata, also called the sandpaper tree, forest sandpaper fig, white fig, or sandpaper leaf tree, is a deciduous, and dioecious species of plant in the mulberry family moraceae, native to tropical africa an area from senegal east to ethiopia and south to angola and mozambique and southern asia india, sri lanka, yemen. Comparative study of the effects of different fractions of. Passiveavoidance memory, openfield anxiety, pentobarbitalinduced sleep potentiation sleep, rotarod musclecoordination, pentylenetetrazol.
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