Ficus hirta
Ficus hirta
Ficus hirta is a plant species utilized within traditional Chinese medicine. It is traditionally employed to dispel wind and dampness, resolve stasis and swelling, and tonify the spleen and lungs. Practitioners also use it for rheumatic paralysis, edema, waist and leg pain, low appetite, lung deficiency cough, and leucorrhea. Scientific evidence regarding its therapeutic properties is limited, though studies have identified fifty-seven phenolic compounds in the root cortex associated with antioxidant activity. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.
- Traditionally for
- dispelling wind and dampness · resolving stasis and swelling
- Traditions
- TCM
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- dispelling wind and dampness
- resolving stasis and swelling
- tonifying spleen and lungs
- relaxing tendons and activating collaterals
- rheumatic paralysis
- spleen deficiency edema
- waist and leg pain
- low appetite and weakness
- lung deficiency cough
- leucorrhea
What the science says
- Ficus hirta-based agroforestry systems supported higher insect richness and diversity compared to other systems.
- The study provided new, consistently assembled chloroplast genomes for seven Ficus species, including Ficus hirta, resolving some gene content discrepancies.
- Some synthetic intermediates of (±)-methyl dihydromarmesinate showed promise as α-glucosidase inhibitors.
- 57 phenolic compounds were identified in Ficus hirta root cortex, with varying levels associated with different leaf morphotypes and antioxidant activity.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ficus hirta?
Ficus hirta (Ficus hirta) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Ficus hirta traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Ficus hirta for: dispelling wind and dampness, resolving stasis and swelling, tonifying spleen and lungs, relaxing tendons and activating collaterals, rheumatic paralysis, spleen deficiency edema. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Ficus hirta?
Ficus hirta appears in these traditions in our sources: TCM.
What does the scientific evidence say about Ficus hirta?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Ficus hirta; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Ficus hirta-based agroforestry systems supported higher insect richness and diversity compared to other systems.
How strong is the evidence for Ficus hirta?
The strongest finding for Ficus hirta carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Ficus hirta safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Ficus hirta in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Ficus hirta interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Ficus hirta in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Ficus hirta a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Comparative genomics and phylogenetic analysis of seven Ficus species based on chloroplast genomes. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Differential analysis of free and bound phenolic compounds and its antioxidant activity of Ficus hirta Vahl. root cortex with different leaf morphotypes based on metabolomics. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Microclimatic and Anthropogenic Drivers of Insect Biodiversity in Rubber-Based Agroforestry Systems. literature abstract metadata
- T2 First total synthesis and evaluation of the α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of (±)-methyl dihydromarmesinate, an anti-inflammatory phenylpropanoid from Ficus hirta Vahl., and related benzofurans. literature abstract metadata
- T3 粗叶榕 CC BY-SA 4.0