This research aims to find out the characteristics of Ficus carica L. drying process using a tray dryer and determine effect temperature time on Carica flavonoid content obtain herbal leaf tea which is high in antioxidants. At experimental stage, water fresh leaves were determined, so 74 ± 1.11% (wet base), then dried at 35; 40; 45; 50; 55oC, with variation air flow rate 1.3; 1.6; 1.9; 2.2; 2.4...

The genetic diversity in Tunisian fig (Ficus carica L.) was studied using RAPD markers. Thirty-five fig cultivars originating from diverse geographical areas and belonging to three collections were analysed. Random decamer primers were screened to assess their ability to detect polymorphisms in this crop. Forty-four RAPD markers were revealed and used to survey the genetic diversity and to dete...

BACKGROUND In phytotherapy, the therapeutic potential is based on the combined action of different herbal drugs. Our objective was to evaluate the antioxidant, anti-collagenase (in vitro), and anti-wrinkle (in vivo) effect of combined formulation containing Ginkgo biloba, Punica granatum, Ficus carica, and Morus alba fruits extract. METHODS Antioxidant evaluation was based on the scavenging a...

The fruits of four wild plants, namely, Capparis decidua, Ficus carica, Syzygium cumini, and Ziziphus jujuba, are separately used as traditional dietary and remedial agents in remote areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The results of our study on these four plants revealed that the examined fruits were a valuable source of nutraceuticals and exhibited good level of antimicrobial activity. Th...