Navisporus floccosus causing heart rot in tropical trees

Navisporus floccosus causing heart rot in tropical trees (Dalbergia sissoo, D. latifolia, Ficus bengalensis, Pongamia pinnata and Shorea robusta) is reported from Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. Worldwide distribution of eight other species of the genus is also discussed.

EVALUATION OF ANTI-DIABETIC ACTIVITY OF FICUS BENGALENSIS LINN IN ALLOXAN INDUCED RATS

The present study was aimed to evaluate the anti-diabetic activity of isolated compounds from aerial parts of Ficus bengalensis in alloxan induced diabetic rats. Diabetic wistar albino rats were treated with standard drug Glibenclamide and prepared drug extract in 150 mg/kg. Hypoglycemic effect was evaluated in these rats and the efficacy of isolated compounds was administered in alloxan induced diabetic rats. At the end of study period blood glucose level were statistically analyzed based on the results. Isolated fractions produced a significant reduction in blood glucose level when compared with non-treated diabetic rats. So the present research work was confirmed that the isolated compounds possess hypoglycemic effect significantly. Keywords: Ficus begalensis, antidiabetic, allaxon induced, Diabetes mellitus.

Preliminary phytochemical screening of Vatankura (Ficus bengalensis) with milk and in water extract

Every human being has inherent, intense desire to continue his (one's) own race; to become a mother is one of the most cherished desires of every woman. Infertility is defined as “a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse”. In Ayurveda, this condition is considered as Vandhvatva. It is a Universal phenomenon occurring both in developing and under developing countries. A great demand from Ayurveda in the field of infertility has been established due to its unique concept about effective and cheaper therapy without any side effects. Vata (Ficus bengalensis) is such a drug which is widely available and is having many mentioning in the classics for its effectiveness in Stree Vandhyatwa. Its vegetative buds are used in the treatment of Vandyatwa.