Ficus bengalensis Linn is a large evergreen tree found throughout India. It is commonly called Banyan tree. This tree is considered to be sacred in some places. It is used in traditional system of medicine like ayurveda, siddha, unani and homoeopathy. The active compounds isolated from this plant are considered to be very effective in various treatments such as dysentery, diarrhoea, diabetes, l...

Microsatellite markers were transferred and characterized for two Neotropical fig tree species, Ficus citrifolia and Ficus eximia. Our study demonstrated that microsatellite markers developed from different subgenera of Ficus can be transferred to related species. In the present case, 12 of the 15 primer pairs tested (80%) were successfully transferred to both of the above species. Eleven loci ...

As a member of the Japan Medical Association Junior Doctors Network (JMA-JDN), I had the honor of participating in the World Medical Association (WMA) Council Session and JDN meeting held in Oslo, Norway, from April 16 through 18, 2015. I am grateful for the opportunity to report on these meetings. The WMA is an organization of 111 national medical associations (NMAs) representing physicians th...

The ethanolic extract of Ficus recemosa was evaluated for its anti-ulcer activity against pyloric ligation, aspirin and ethanol induced gastric ulcer in rats. The fruits extract and standard (Ranitidine, orally at a dose of 50mg/kg body weight) was administered orally at the dose of 100,200,400mg/kg body weight. It was found that Ficus recemosa fruits extract showed a dose dependent reduction i...

The aqueous extract of bark of Ficus religiosa was prepared and investigated for its anti-inflammatory effect and for its protective effect on mast cells against degranulation. A significant anti-inflammatory effect was observed in both acute and chronic models of inflammation. The extract also protected mast cells from degranulation induced by various degranulatiors. The observed anti-inflamma...

Hispidacine, an 8,4'-oxyneolignan featuring incorporation of an unusual 2-hydroxyethylamine moiety at C-7, and hispiloscine, a phenanthroindolizidine alkaloid, were isolated from the stem-bark and leaves of the Malaysian Ficus hispida Linn. Their structures were established by spectroscopic analysis. Hispidacine induced a moderate vasorelaxant activity in rat isolated aorta, while hispiloscine ...

Plants have been used as alternative remedy for the treatment of various ailments since ancient times. Phytochemical analysis, and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of leaf extract of Ficus gibbosa were studied. The methanolic leaf extract was tested for the presence of phytochemicals. Phytochemical screening reveals the presence of saponins, tannins, glycosides, alkaloids and flavonoids. Sin...