Abstract

Ficus carica Linn. (Moraceae) is commonly known as edible fig. Due to the useful effect of leaves in skin diseases, pharmacognostical standardization of F. carica leaves was carried out. Morphological examination showed that leaves are long, palmate shaped and dark green in color. The leaves powder had characteristic odor and taste. Transverse section of leaves showed upper and lower epidermis with covering and glandular trichomes and midrib showed arc shaped vascular bundle. Successive extractive value was highest (23.606%) in case of aqueous extract. Mean ash values (%) were 23.04 (total), 6.48 (acid insoluble) and 12.69 (water soluble). Loss on drying was 5.9107%. Resin content was found 1.33%. Phytochemical screening of leaves powder showed the presence of carbohydrates, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, steroids, tannin, resin and acidic compounds.

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