Health Benefits of Kakodumbara (Opposite Leaf Fig)
Kakodumbara is mentioned in the treatment of diseases like skin diseases, vitiligo, cancer, diabetes, diarrhea, wounds, cuts, etc.
It has polyphenols, glycosides, polysaccharides, vitamins K, E, and C, phenolic acids, triterpenoids, flavonoids, reducing compounds, flavonols, anthocyanins, carotenoids, and many more.
It has sedative, antidiarrheal, antiulcer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antineoplastic, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, and many other properties.
Vitiligo and skin diseases: Its formulations serve to reduce the symptoms of vitiligo and contain numerous phytochemicals that aid in alleviating skin problems both internally and externally.
Diabetes: Its formulations are useful in the treatment of diabetes and its associated complications.
Liver diseases: Juice from kakodumbara is beneficial for liver and body bio-purification and detoxification.
Cancer: It is helpful for cancer and lowers inflammation and tumor size.
Wounds and cuts: Kakodumbara leaves are useful for wounds and cut healing.
Respiratory diseases: Numerous respiratory conditions, including bronchitis and emphysema, are treated using the plant.
Diarrhea: It helps heal stomach infections and diarrhea because of its astringent qualities.
Ulcers: Bark from the kokodumbara plant helps cure wounds and shields against recurrent infections.
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