Athi

  • Botanical Name : Ficus racemosa
  • English Name : Cluster Fig
  • Sanskrit Name : Sadaphala
  • Malayalam Name : Athi (അത്തി)
  • Part Used : Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Roots, Latex, and Seeds
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Overview

  • Ficus racemosa linn. (Moraceae) is a popular medicinal plant in India.
  • Nalpamaram is an Ayurvedic combination of four ficus tree barks used to treat skin diseases and for cosmetic purposes.
  • Athi is one among the Nalpamaram members.
  • The tree has been worshipped as the abode under which Lord Dattatreya teaches the importance of learning from others, no matter how small or big. There is always something to be learned, and to acquire new knowledge, one must be willing to unlearn as needed over time.
  • The tree is often planted in places associated with Lord Dattatreya, who is seen as an iconic sage representing the trinity of Hinduism: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva (Creator, Preserver and Destroyer). This learning by unlearning the obsolete is analogous to the plan of evolution. Its leaves are an indispensable part of many Hindu havans.

Habitat

  • Ficus racemosa, the cluster fig, red river fig, or gular, is a species of plant in the Moraceae family.
  • It is native to Australia and tropical Asia. The plant is fast-growing with large, rough leaves, typically reaching the size of a large shrub, although older specimens can grow quite large.

Phytochemistry

  • The bark contains tannin.
  • The latex produced by leaves and bark is rich in secondary metabolites.
  • Rich in reducing sugars, flavonoids, and minerals.
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Nutritional Prowess

  • The leaves are used in the treatment of diarrhea.
  • The bark is astringent.
  • The fruit is also astringent.
  • It is used in the treatment of haematuria, menorrhagia, and hemoptysis.
  • The fruit, when filled with sugar, is considered to be very cooling.
  • The fluid that exudes from the cut roots of the tree is a powerful tonic when consumed for several days, addressing gastrointestinal, respiratory, and cardiovascular disorders.
  • The sap is a popular remedy in Bombay, applied locally to mumps and other inflammatory glandular enlargements, and is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea.
  • The root is chewed as a treatment for tonsillitis
  • It has long been used in Ayurveda, the ancient system of Indian medicine, for various diseases and disorders, including diabetes, liver disorders, diarrhea, inflammatory conditions, hemorrhoids, respiratory, and urinary diseases.
  • F. racemosa is pharmacologically studied for various activities, including antidiabetic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, hepatoprotective, and antimicrobial activities.

Dermatological Perks

  • It is one of the constituents of Nalpamaram used to treat various skin ailments
  • Brighten the complexion and improve skin tone.
  • Reduce pigmentation, dark spots, and blemishes.
  • Restore a youthful and radiant glow.
  • Provide natural protection against harmful UV rays.
  • Soothe skin inflammation and irritation.
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Kerala:

1st Floor, KSIDC Investment Zone
SDF 2, Canal Pirivu, Palakkad
Kerala - 678621 India

Tamil Nadu:

2B, Mayflower
Brookefields Apartments
Sastri Road, RS Puram
Coimbatore – 641002
Tamil Nadu, India

UAE:

105, Aspect Towers
Business Bay, Dubai
PO Box 242982

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