A Review Study on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Ficus benghalensis (Indian Banyan Tree)
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Ficus bengalensis (commonly known as a Banyan tree) is an evergreen tree and belongs to the family Moraceae. Ficus benghalensis is an important medicinal plant that has a number of bioactive compounds. The whole plant of Ficus bengalensis (leaves, fruits and bark) are used as anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-microbial properties and also used in the treatment of several diseases. The present review aims to update the information on the phytochemical and pharmacological properties, botanical description of Ficus bengalensis.
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