1Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana133207, India
3Plant Diversity, Systematics and Herbarium Division, F.R.I.Derhradun, Uttarakhand, India
*Corresponding author: Prof. Raj Singh, Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana133207, India E-mail: dr.rajsingh09@gmail.com; sushil.upadhyay@mmumullana.org#
#ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1229-4275
Ficus krishnae commonly called as ‘Makhan Katori’ is belonging to family Moraceae of class Dicotyledonae known for its cup-shaped leaves. Present study aimed to carried out diversity, distribution and ethnomedicinal values of Ficus krishnae at Forest Research Institute (F.R.I.), Dehradun (Uttarakhand) India. The plant profoundly used in Ayurvedic medicine to cure various diseases such as ulcers, fever, leprosy, vomiting, dysentery, syphilis and inflammation of liver. The roots, stems, leaves, and fruits of F. krishnae has been studied for antibacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effects. During investigation, minimum leaf size was recorded 8×7 cm2 however; the maximum size noticed 25×11 cm2. The fig size of F. krishnae ranged between 1 mm to 3 mm.
Ficus krishnae, Makhan katorri plant, Moraceace, Ayurvedic medicine, Anticancer, Antimicrobial
