Fig Leaves Powder/ Aththi Ilai Podi / Guular / Medi Pandu / Indian Fig / Dumar / Udumbara / Umbar / Goolar / Atti Mara

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Ficus Racemosa

English Name: Indian Fig Leaves

Tamil Name: Aththi Ilai / அத்தி இலை 

Hindi Name: Guular / गूलर 

Malayalam Name: Aththi Ilai / അത്തിയില 

Telugu Name: Medi Pandu / మేడి పండు 

Description:

Ficus Racemosa is the botanical name for a Fig plant that belongs to the Moraceae family. Fig is also called the cluster fig, red river fig, and gular. Fig is a well-known flowering plant and is available throughout India. The fruits, leaves, and bark of the fig tree contain medicinal values. Fig tree leaves are filled with a high amount of nutrients which is helpful in Ayurvedic medicines to treat numerous diseases. 

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 30
• Protein: 0 grams
• Fat: 0 grams
• Carbs: 8 grams
• Fiber: 1 gram

Health benefits:

• Fig leaves powder contains a rich amount of fiber that helps to reduce weight.
• Fig leaves are the best remedy to treat heart problems.
• Fig leaves powder has a high amount of calcium which helps to strengthen bones.
• Fig leaves help to treat bronchitis and bronchial asthma.
• Fig leaves can improve the growth of the fetus and prevent miscarriage in women.
• Fig leaves help to treat digestive problems like constipation and ulcerative colitis.
• Fig leaves help to treat skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo.
• Fig leaves help to reduce the risk of heart diseases.
• Fig leaves contain anti-cancer properties that help to prevent human colon cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and liver cancer.
• Fig leaves help to treat skin ailments such as itchy skin, allergies, and wrinkles. 

Dosage of Fig Leaves Powder:

Take 10 grams of fig leaves powder and boil it with 400ml of water for a few minutes. Add some alum and filter the mixture. Use this mixture regularly as a mouthwash to treat mouth ulcers and mouth infections.