Ficus sycomorus

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Ficus sycomorus L.

Moraceae

  • Sycomore Fig
  • hamat حماط
  • jummaiz جميز
  • fiqus ha-shiqma
  • פִיקוּס הַשִּׁקְמָה

Tree

  • Humid habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Ficus sycomorus L.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
Parts Used
Source
Dermatological

Eczema

Anti-inflammatory

Spread fresh latex on affected area.

Latex Z
Dermatological

Herpes zoster

Anti-herpetic

Spread fresh latex on affected area.

Latex Z
Dermatological

Skin diseases

Non-specific

Apply milky sap externally until condition improves.

Sap B
Dermatological

Tinea infection; "Hazaz"

Anti-fungal

Wet cotton with milky juice (latex) oozing from broken twigs & rub over affected area; repeat several times.

Latex Z
Gastrointestinal

Diarrhea & bloody diarrhea

Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

Diarrhea: Crush dried leaves to powder & drink + water. Bloody diarrhea: Preparation/ Admin not specified..

Leaf Z
Gastrointestinal

Stomach poisoning

Anti-Infective

Preparation/ Admin. not specified.

Leaf Z
Gastrointestinal

Vomiting

Anti-emetic

Preparation/ Admin not specified.

Leaf Z
Helminth infections

Worms

Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

Preparation/ Admin. not specified.

Leaf Z

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Notes

The latex is a milky juice which is part of the sap, & is a natural sticky polymer exuding from different plant parts containing various phytochemicals etc. Both sap & latex are used here interchangeably

Cautions

Ficus genus contains species whose latex (milky exudate) can cause conjunctivitis if in contact with the eyes & phytophotodermatitis, a potentially serious skin inflammation after exposed to ultraviolet light. Psoralens in fruit in very high doses are reported to cause photodermatitis in pregnancy.