A review of Ficus L. genus (Moraceae): a source of bioactive compounds for health and disease. Part 1
Eduardo Madrigal-Santillán
Abstract
The Ficus L. genus, belonging to the Moraceae family, includes around 850 species that are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world; including the Eastern Mediterranean, Asia, Africa, Australia, and a large territory of America.Among the most important species are F. deltoidea, F. exasperata, F.
Topics & Concepts
MoraceaeFicusGenusTraditional medicineBiologyBotanyMedicinePhytochemistry and biological activities of Ficus speciesBanana Cultivation and ResearchEthnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies