1Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, 133207, India
2Plant Diversity, Systematics and Herbarium Division, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248006, India
*Corresponding Author: Raj Singh Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, 133207, India, E-mail: dr.rajsingh09@gmail.com
Ficus racemosa commonly known as Gular or Cluster Fig is belonging to family Moraceae of class Dicotyledonae. The study of Ficus racemosa showed that ethanomedicinal and medicinal value 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. F. racemosa roots, leaf, stem and fruits contain antibacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, antiinflammatory, anticancer, antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effects. During dry winter season F. racemosa tree leaves are important fodder sourcein the Himalaya region of India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. During exploration, minimum leaf size 10x12 cm. and maximum size 10x14cm were observed. The fig size of F. racemosa ranged between 2 mm to 2.5 mm.
Ficus racemosa, Gular, Anticancer, F.R.I., Dehradun, Moraceae, Dicotyledonae
