Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Ficus exasperata (Vahl) is widely used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as diabetes, inflammation, ulcers, hypertension, and infections.The plant parts are also used as animal fodder.Aim: The aim of the review was carried out using data from Google Scholar, PubMed, Elsevier, Science Direct, Sciencedomain and Scifinder to examine published scientific reports, ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological books on its phytochemical constituents and pharmacological properties.Results: This review consolidates data on its phytochemical and pharmacological properties.Key bioactive compounds include tannins, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, and glycosides, which Systematic Review Articlecontribute to its anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, antioxidant, anticonvulsant, and antimicrobial activities.Toxicological studies highlight potential hepatic and renal risks at high doses, emphasizing the need for dose optimization Conclusion: The findings of this study are useful for developing a monograph on the plant.The data collected can also support the formulation of TAMs (Traditional Improved Medicines) for proposing safe and effective treatments.
Institution: Cheikh Anta Diop University
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4405128684