Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Leaves of Ficus arnottiana Miq.

Abstract

Introduction: Ficus arnottiana belonging to family Moraceae is commonly known as the Indian rock fig and has also other common names like Paras pipal in Hindi, as Crown (Ceylon) in English, as Kallal in Malyali, as Pipli in Marathi, as Kallaravi in Telugu and as Parisah and Plaksha in Sanskrit. It is widely distributed in India. Bark and leaves extract of this plant is being used in the traditional medicine as astringent, aphrodisiac, demulcent, depurative and emollient. It is also useful against inflammation, diarrhoea, diabetes, burning sensation, leprosy, scabies, wounds and skin diseases.