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| Citation | 8502 | 4519 |
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ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF FICUS SPECIES – A REVIEW
Dr. Harmander Singh*, Dr Naresh Kumar Garg, Dr. Monika and Dr. Nikita Panwar
. Abstract Ficus is a vast tropical, deciduous, evergreen tree with more than 800 species. Bark, root, leaves, fruit and latex of this plant are frequently used for the treatment of various illnesses. Ficus produces a unique fruit which is actually a inverted flower. Ficus species are rich source of polyphenolic compounds, flavonoids which are responsible for strong antioxidant properties that help in prevention and therapy of various oxidative stress related diseases such as neurodegenerative and hepatic diseases. The present review correlates antioxidant activity of Ficus species with its pharmacological activities. Keywords: Ficus species, Free radicals, Polyphenols, flavanoids, Antioxidant property. [Full Text Article] [Download Certificate] |
