Ficus minahassae (Teijsm. & de Vriese) Miq.: A Fig Full of Health Benefits from North Sulawesi, Indonesia: A Mini Review

Authors

  • Abdul Hawil Abas Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Gent 9000, Belgium
  • Trina Ekawati Tallei Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado 95115, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
  • Rinaldi Idroes Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh 23111, Aceh, Indonesia; Pusat Riset Obat Herbal, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh 2311, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Fatimawali Fatimawali Pharmacy Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado 95115, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60084/mp.v1i1.24

Keywords:

Ficus minahassae, Neutraceutical, natural medicine, Hagimit, Langusei

Abstract

Plants have been widely utilized as traditional medicine for an extended period of time. Numerous traditional remedies have demonstrated inherent anti-disease properties. Among the countries that extensively rely on traditional medicine, Indonesia stands out. Within the region of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Ficus minahassae, an indigenous plant possessing several health benefits, is utilized by the local community as a traditional medicinal resource. This plant is employed for the treatment of various ailments such as rheumatism, physical discomfort, stimulation of lactation in breastfeeding women, bruises, relapse, fever, fatigue, migraines, bodily pain, headaches, convulsions, colds, coughs, influenza, and fractures. Typically, the leaves, roots, and stems of F. minahassae are boiled and consumed. Additionally, this plant has been reported to possess antibacterial and antioxidant properties. However, scientific investigations exploring the health advantages of F. minahassae are significantly limited in comparison to other traditional medicines. Consequently, it is highly recommended to conduct further research on the health benefits associated with this plant.

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2023-06-15

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Abas, A. H., Tallei, T. E., Idroes, R., & Fatimawali, F. (2023). Ficus minahassae (Teijsm. & de Vriese) Miq.: A Fig Full of Health Benefits from North Sulawesi, Indonesia: A Mini Review. Malacca Pharmaceutics, 1(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.60084/mp.v1i1.24

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