THE ROLE OF FIG (FICUS CARICA L.) FRUITS IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND PROSPECTS FOR MODERN PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATION
Keywords:
Ficus carica L., fig fruit, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, vitamins, antioxidant activity, traditional medicine, pharmaceutical application, biologically active supplements (BAS), phytotherapy, biopharmaceutical potential.Abstract
This article analyzes the role of Ficus carica L. (fig) fruits in traditional medicine, their phytochemical composition, and prospects for modern pharmaceutical applications. The study evaluates the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects of flavonoids (quercetin, rutin, catechin), phenolic acids, vitamins (C, B-complex, K, beta-carotene), as well as macro- and microelements (K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn) found in fig fruits. A review of scientific literature indicates the therapeutic significance of fig extracts in cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and endocrine system disorders. Due to their richness in natural polyphenols and flavonoids, Ficus carica L. is recommended as a promising bio-raw material for the production of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic products.References
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