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Hairy Fig

Ficus simplicissima · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (35 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Hairy Fig, scientifically known as Ficus simplicissima, is a versatile medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammation. This resilient species offers significant pharmacological potential for developing modern natural remedies and treatments.

Family
Moraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root · Fruit
Common names
Hairy Fig
Scientific synonyms
Ficus Triloba Subsp. Quangtriensis · Ficus Beecheyana F. Tenuifolia · 25 more

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ficus simplicissima

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and family Moraceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Ficus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Rosales WCVP
Family Moraceae WCVP
Genus Ficus WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its range also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the plant's presence in both mainland China and parts of South Asia.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Hainan WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya WCVP
Indian Subcontinent India WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Nepal WCVP
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, known scientifically as Ficus simplicissima, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, particularly involving its underground and reproductive structures. The living roots serve as the foundational system for nutrient uptake, while the processed dry root is often the specific part prepared for therapeutic use in traditional remedies. Additionally, the fruits of the plant represent the reproductive output, contributing to the overall biological profile used in botanical studies.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
root Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
fruit Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Ficus simplicissima has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Psoralen, 3beta-hydroxy-stigmast-5-en-7-one, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Bergapten.

Chemicals reported in Ficus simplicissima
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Psoralen 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3beta-hydroxy-stigmast-5-en-7-one 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bergapten 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Compound 1 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coumarins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Esters 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Psoralene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Frontiers in pharmacology

Psoralen

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. BMC plant biology

3beta-hydroxy-stigmast-5-en-7-one

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

BETA-SITOSTEROL

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Bergapten

  1. BMC plant biology

Compound 1

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Coumarins

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Esters

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Flavonoid

  1. Biomedicines

Psoralene

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Activities

Ficus simplicissima has 7 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Hepatoprotective, Antiasthmatic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antifungal BMC plant biology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiasthmatic Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antitussive Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Chinese folk medicine Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Radix Fici Hirtae BMC plant biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Wuzhimaotao BMC plant biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
aqueous extract Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
dry root BMC plant biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
roots Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆