Cluster Fig Powder / Gular powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Moraceae

Genus: Ficus

Species: F. racemosa

Binomial name: Ficus racemosa

Gular is commonly known as athipalam, cluster fig, goolar, river fig, umber, udumber, and dumri. The native of this plant is Australia and Asia. It is scientifically known as Ficus racemosa belongs to the Moraceae family. The fruits, leaves, wood, and bark of this tree have some medicinal properties, so it is used to treat some health problems.

The medicinal properties of the cluster fig are anti-diabetes, anti-inflammatory, antiasthmatic, antioxidant, anti-diarrheal, and antipyretic properties. In Ayurveda, it helps to balance pitta and Kapha dosha. The active components in the cluster fig are beta-sitosterol, tannin, leucocyanidin, wax, stigmasterol, lupeol, tiglic acid, glucose, racemose acid, and friedelin. It is also rich in iron, vitamin B2, potassium, copper, and magnesium.

Health Benefits

• Consuming the cluster fig powder helps to regulate the blood sugar level.
• The hypolipidemic characteristic of the cluster fig will help to lower the cholesterol level, so it prevent from heart related problems.
• The cluster fig will boost the overall immunity. Due to the presence of copper, it enhances the immunity in the body.
• The cluster fig has wound healing properties, so extract of this herb helps to quickly heal the wounds like insect bites, cuts, bruises, boils, and swelling.
• Cluster fig is a source of iron, so it helps to treat insomnia and enhance sleeping quality.