Ficus elastica (Kawoutchou) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Ficus elastica (Kawoutchou, Rubber, Caoutchouc) — family Moracées.

Scientific synonyms : FicuFicus karet (Miq.) King, F skytinodermis Summerh., F taeda Kunth & C.D.Bouché, Macrophthalmia elastica (Roxb. ex Hornem.) Gasp., Urostigma elasticum (Roxb. ex Hornem) Miq., Visiania elastica (Roxb. ex Hornem.) Gasp.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 4 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 25 scientific references for this species (full detail in the application).

Important — scientific references on this public page: only a short excerpt of each cited source is shown (selected abstract sentences), kept in the original language of the publication (most often English), without translation. These excerpts are not the full article text and are not a complete bibliography. The full reference records and complete monographic detail are available in the Lapo v2 application (free 30-day trial).

1. 1

   Bacterial infection: Brahamella cataralis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus

   Plant part used: leaf.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

   Short excerpts only (not the full article). Full reference records are in the Lapo v2 application.

   • According to Yadav P (2015)

     Excerpt FE also showed broad spectrum antimicrobial activity against Bacillus cereus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli & Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The aim of this study is to analyze the phytochemical composition & antioxidant activity of Ficus elastica (F.

   • According to Gandhi N (2014)

     Excerpt The intended purpose of this study was to synthesize silver nanoparticles using fig fruit (Ficus carica) & myrrh oleogum resin (Commiphora sp.) extracts & microwave irradiation. aureus & it was higher than that of Augmentin, and next to it were E.

   • According to Teinkela EJM (2012)

     Excerpt Three compounds, Ficusamide (1), ficusoside (2) & elasticoside (3), were isolated from the bark of aerial roots of Ficus elastica (Moraceae), together with nine known compounds, including four triterpenes, three steroids & two aliphatic linear alcohols. Ficusamide (1) displayed a moderate in vitro growth inhibitory activity against the human A549 lung cancer cell line & a strong activity against Staphylococcus saprophyticus, while elasticoside (3) showed a potent activity on Enterococcus faecalis.

   • According to Del-Rosario DT (2015)

     Excerpt The Crude ETOH Extract from the Latex of Balete (Ficus elastica) tree undergone Microbial assay to determine whether the Crude Ethanolic Extract from the Latex of Balete (Ficus elastica) tree can be an effective alternative agent in inhibiting the growth of the test organisms Candida albicans & Trichophyton mentagrophytes. The Crude Ethanolic Extract from the Latex of Balete (Ficus elastica) tree was tested for its active constituent by doing the phytochemical screening.

   • According to Arsyad AS (2022)

     Excerpt Ficus elastica Roxb. ex Hornem is usually found in tropical & subtropical areas, used in traditional medicine for various health problems, including pain, rheumatism, diarrhea, hypertension, infection, skin allergies, anemia, wound, hernia, & hemorrhoids.

2. 2

   Oxidative stress

   Plant part used: leaf.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

   Short excerpts only (not the full article). Full reference records are in the Lapo v2 application.

   • According to El-Hawary SS (2012)

     Excerpt Ficus species represent a rich source of polyphenolic compounds & flavonoids which may be responsible for the antioxidant activity. The methanolic extracts of leaves & branches of both Ficus elastica Roxb.

   • According to Teinkela EJM (2024)

     Excerpt Our study aims to perform the quantitative screening & the evaluation of the antioxidant & antiplasmodial activities of the ethanolic extract of Ficus elastica lianas. Ficus elastica Roxb.

   • According to Arsyad AS (2022)

     Excerpt Ficus elastica Roxb. Quercitrin & myricetrin, having strong antioxidant activity, as well as Ficusamide, ficusoside B, elastiquinone, elasticoside, & elastic amide are compounds, which have potential to be developed as new drugs for these conditions.

   • According to Van Kiem P (2012)

     Excerpt Van Kiem P et al, Chemical Constituents of the Ficus elastica Leaves & Their Antioxidant Activities, Bull.

   • According to Sirisha N (2010)

     Excerpt Sirisha N et al, Antioxidant properties of Ficus species - a review.

3. 3

   Fungal infection (ethanol extract): Candida albicans & Trichophyton mentagrophytes

   Plant part used: OLEORESIN.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

   Short excerpts only (not the full article). Full reference records are in the Lapo v2 application.

   • According to Del-Rosario DT (2015)

     Excerpt The Crude ETOH Extract from the Latex of Balete (Ficus elastica) tree undergone Microbial assay to determine whether the Crude Ethanolic Extract from the Latex of Balete (Ficus elastica) tree can be an effective alternative agent in inhibiting the growth of the test organisms Candida albicans & Trichophyton mentagrophytes. The Crude Ethanolic Extract from the Latex of Balete (Ficus elastica) tree was tested for its active constituent by doing the phytochemical screening.

   • According to Arsyad AS (2022)

     Excerpt Ficus elastica Roxb. ex Hornem is usually found in tropical & subtropical areas, used in traditional medicine for various health problems, including pain, rheumatism, diarrhea, hypertension, infection, skin allergies, anemia, wound, hernia, & hemorrhoids.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use, and the <strong>full scientific references</strong> (complete records, not only the short excerpts above) are available in the complete monographic record in the Lapo v2 application.