Jan 07, 2011 mistletoe fig bonsai tree, scientific name ficus deltoidea, is a slow growing shrub native to the tropical climates of india, asia and africa. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Lack of reports on the safety and toxicity of this herbal plant will lead to the abuse usage and wrong interpretation on its benefit to human body. In vivo and in vitro toxicity studies of aqueous extract. Efficacy and safety of elaeis guineensis and ficus deltoidea. They grow mostly on trees as high as 200 feet and roots on the decayed leaves and barks of the trees in between the tall branches of the trees and hangs down. For more multimedia, look at ficus deltoidea on wikimedia commons. This article is from bmc complementary and alternative medicine, volume. This tree bears edible figs and has large, bright green, lobed leaves and smooth gray bark. The berries or fruits varies from tiny yellow,orange purple to larger light green to deep red when ripens.
At the end of the treatment, wound healing activities were determined by measuring. The habit is upright and somewhat spreading, like a tree. The present study was designed to evaluate the potential of five extract and three fractions of ficus deltoidea to enhance basal and insulinstimulated glucose uptake into chang liver cell line. Ergogenic aids can range from drugs, food, hormone, mechanical aid and herbs. This study is the first report to suggest a morphological phylogenetic framework for the seven varieties of ficus deltoidea jack ficus. Ficus deltoidea from the moraceae family has been scientifically proven to reduce hyperglycemia at different prandial states. Uji aktivitas antimikroba ekstrak metanol daun tabat. Ficus deltoidea is a very potential plant for varied purposes. We do not use these to store personal information about you. Effects of solvent polarity on antioxidant and antiproliferative activities in breast and colon cancer cells published in. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in ficus deltoidea. Ficus deltoidea definition of ficus deltoidea by the free. Ficus deltoidea hawaiian ecosystems at risk project hear.
Diabetes is a serious metabolic disorder affecting the metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat. Therefore the present study was designed to evaluate the safety and toxicity profile. It is also known as mas cotek, telinga beruk and ser apatangin in peninsular malaysia, sempitsempit and agoluran in sabah, sarawak and kalimantan island and tabat barito in indonesia desaku, 2005 and kangkalibang in africa bunawan et al. Moraceae due to its chemical composition and the potential health benefits. Leaf morphological variations and heterophylly in ficus deltoidea jack moraceae variasi morfologi dan heterofili daun dalam ficus deltoidea jack moraceae. Several molecularbased classifications on the genus ficus had been proposed, but neither had discussed the relationship between seven varieties of f. Ficus deltoidea is usually found as an evergreen epiphyte or small shrub that can grow up to 2 metres tall310. How ficus deltoidea is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Ficus deltoidea, aka mistletoe fig grows better with a mixture of decayed tree branches and trunks.
Fd has a variety of therapeutic potential such as to treat headache, high blood pressure and diabetes musa, 2006 and adam et al. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semiwarm temperate zone. Mistletoe ficus is a shrub that reaches a height of six feet. The crude extracts were fractionated using water wf and ethyl acetate eaf. May 29, 20 diabetes is a serious metabolic disorder affecting the metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat. Decoction of the whole plant has been used as herbal drink by women after birth to strengthen the uterus 22, 23. Mistletoe fig bonsai tree, scientific name ficus deltoidea, is a slow growing shrub native to the tropical climates of india, asia and africa. Ficus deltoidea jack is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus ficus family moraceae. Modern pharmacological studies demonstrated that this plant has a wide variety of beneficial attributes for human health. Ficus deltoidea variegatus vintage green farms with tom.
Ficus species, delta fig, fig shrub, mistletoe fig ficus. It is known to be invasive in cuba oviedo prieto et al. Deltoidea is cultivated as a houseplant for its attractive foliage. Ficus deltoidea, ficus diversifolia, mistletoe fig. Viii abstract this thesis reported the enzymatic extraction of ficus deltoidea mas cotek for better enhancement of extracted yield. In order to support a population of its pollinator, individuals of a ficus spp. Generally occurring as an epiphyte, but found as a terrestrial bush description. Ficus roxburghii ficus benghalensis indian banyan ficus benjamina weeping fig ficus benjamina exotica ficus benjamina comosa ficus binnendykii narrowleaf ficus ficus carica common edible fig ficus celebinsis willow ficus ficus deltoidea mistletoe fig syn. The capacity of attenuated total reflectance atr to differentiate these samples were studied using methanol and water extracts which were preliminarily screened using hptlc with vitexin and isovitexin being used as markers for authentication. Efficacy and safety of elaeis guineensis and ficus. Antiadipogenic effects of extracts of ficus deltoidea var. Ficus deltoidea or its local name mas cotek was never been studies before about their safety and toxicity although this herbal has been used for a long time. One of the most recognizable house plants grown today.
In this study, we evaluate the mechanisms that underlie antihyperglycemic action of ficus deltoidea. Ficus deltoidea definition of ficus deltoidea by the. The present study was undertaken to investigate the effect of extracts of f. Ficus deltoidea, from the moraceae family, is one of the common medicinal plants in malaysia. This ficus can become a large shrub or small tree, but is most commonly used as an indoor houseplant. Very economical and easy to grow from seed and easy to care for. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Individuals with prediabetes fasting glucose 100125 mgdl are at increased risk of developing diabetes. Southeast asia thailand, malaysia, indonesia habitat. Antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of ficus deltoidea. The results had shown that hot aqueous extract of ficus deltoidea stimulated insulin secretion significantly with the highest magnitude of stimulation was 7. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about ficus species, delta fig, fig shrub, mistletoe fig ficus deltoidea supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at dave. The results showed that all ficus deltoidea extracts and fractions except petroleum ether extract have the ability to enhance either basal or insulinstimulated glucose uptake into liver cell line.
A population must exceed a critical minimum size to ensure that at any time of the year at least some plants have overlap of emmission and reception of fig wasps. It also makes a nice shrub or foreground subject for larger trees. This thesis reported the enzymatic extraction of ficus deltoidea mas cotek for better enhancement of extracted yield. A compact growing ficus species with small triangular variegated leaves splashed irregularly with white. Ficus deltoidea in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Title plant resources of southeast asia publication. Here is a plant that seems to thrive at the hand of least attention. Pdf leaf morphological variations and heterophylly in ficus.
Names of ficus deltoidea in various languages of the world are also given. Ficus deltoidea is traditionally used in malaysia for regulating blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Ficus deltoidea shrub or small tree often grown as a houseplant having foliage like mistletoe ficus diversifolia, mistletoe fig, mistletoe rubber. The antioxidant activities, cytotoxic properties, and. From antimicrobial activity test by using diffusion method show that methanol extract of the leaves tabat barito ficus deltoidea jack can inhibit the growth of bacterias and fungis. Ficus deltoidea got its name from the golden spot present on its leaves. Continuing to use this website means you agree to our use of cookies. This plant prefers warmth and humidity and produces aerial roots under such conditions. Ficus deltoidea fd is mistletoe fig and locally known as mas cotek.
Leaves from three varieties of ficus deltoidea, colloquially termed small fds, medium fdm, and bigtype leaf fdb, were subjected to water extraction. Efficacy and safety of elaeis guineensis and ficus deltoidea leaf extracts in adults with prediabetes. Media in category ficus deltoideathe following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total. Its loyalty is unsurpassed, as it will grow where others fear to root. The petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol extracts of f. Vitexin and isovitexin from the leaves of ficus deltoidea.
It is an excellent tree for beginners, as most species of ficus are fast growers, tolerant of most any soil and light conditions, make fine indoor bonsai, and perhaps most importantly, are remarkably forgiving of those just learning bonsai watering techniques. Mistletoe ficus is a shrub that reaches a height of six. Ficus deltoidea, commonly known as mistletoe fig mas cotek in malaysian, tabat barito in indonesia, or. As far as ficus go its not very cold hardy, but should be able to grow outdoors in frost free areas with some overhead protection. Moraceae is a diverse species of subgenus ficus, section ficus and subsection frutescentiae. Infusion from 5 to 10 pieces of dried leaves in a cup of hot water is drunk throughout the day.
Nov 22, 2003 the plants which i have collected in the rain forest of malaysia varies in sizes and shapes,ranging from 3 to10 feet in height and its leaves are about 1 inch to 3 inches in length,bright green on the front and leathery gold on the back with one to notches on the back veins. Recently, there has been increasing interest in ficus deltoidea jack. A fast growing plant that can become a centerpiece. It produces small orange and red fruits that look just like mistletoe, hence one of the common names mistletoe fig. Ficus deltoidea mistletoe fig moraceae forest starr, kim starr, and lloyd loope united states geological surveybiological resources division haleakala field station, maui, hawaii january, 2003 overview f. A number of studies have shown that diabetes mellitus is associated with oxidative stress, leading to an increased production of reactive oxygen species. Ficus deltoidea is a native and widely distributed throughout malaysia, thailand, sumatra, java, kalimantan, sulawesi and moluccas. Ergogenic aids usage by athletes is a common scenario that can be seen in any level of athletes and any types of sports nowadays. The phenolic and flavonoid content, antioxidant activity, and cytotoxicity of the fractions were investigated. General information about ficus deltoidea fiudi this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. In all test animals, the wound was made with a length of 1 cm, and applied to the treatment according to the group, twice a day for 15 days.
There are many varians of ficus deltoidea but only two varians are widely used which are ficus deltoidea var. The mic for staphylococcus aureus is 1%, for staphylococcus epidermis is 0. Diabetes is a serious metabolic disorder affecting the. Ficus deltoidea herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Ficus is one of the most loved bonsai for many reasons. Standardized extract of ficus deltoidea stimulates insulin. Due to its wide medicinal uses, we selected ficus deltoidea for the present study. I hope you dont mind if i piggyback with my questions since i am looking for very similar specs.
Ficus deltoidea jack moraceae has had a long history of use in traditional medicine among the malays to alleviate and heal ailments such as sores, wounds, and rheumatism and as an afterbirth tonic and an antidiabetic drug. Ficus deltoidea, a native shrub from the family of moraceae, is widely distributed in several countries of the southeast asia including malaysia mahmood et al. Determination of mineral content in the ficus deltoidea leaves. It has been used to relieve headache, fever, and toothache. Ficus deltoidea synonyms, ficus deltoidea pronunciation, ficus deltoidea translation, english dictionary definition of ficus deltoidea.
This particular specimen of ficus deltoidea variegated i accidentally found in a garden nursery in a small provincial town in northern holland, where it came from i wasnt able to find out, the markings are quite striking, and are two shades of jade green, and there the difference ends, all else is the same with the usual tree of the same name. Ficus deltoidea leaves methanol extract promote wound. It is a shrub that reaches a height of six feet, used as an ornamental plant in the tropics or in the home and conservatories. Media in category ficus deltoidea the following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total. This ficus has waxy leaves and produces small nodules of fruit. Mistletoe fig ficus deltoidea low light conditions. Ficus deltoidea leaves with concentrations of 20, 40, 60 and 80% respectively. Ive been looking at the featherstone, tnh, and the kelty salida 2person tents. Pdf leaf morphological variations and heterophylly in.
Please read all information and view all pictures before purchasing. It is mainly identified by its golden dots on the surfaces of the leaves hakiman et al. Antiinflammatory activity of the aqueous extract of ficus deltoidea. Effect of ficus deltoidea extracts on hepatic basal and. European journal of integrative medicine latest version. It is a wellknown shrub, especially among the malays, and is used to treat diabetes, headache, sore throat, and cold. Ethanolic and methanolic extracts as well as acidified chloroform and bacified chloroform fractions possess insulinmimetic activity.
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