Cluster Fig

(Cluster Fig)
Sanskrit: उदुम्बर • Botanical: Ficus glomerata Roxb.

Udumbara (Cluster Fig) is a moderate-sized spreading tree found throughout India in moist regions. The fruit receptacles are borne in large clusters on the main trunk and larger branches. The bark, latex, fruits and leaves are used medicinally. The unripe fruit is astringent and useful in diarrhea, dysentery and menorrhagia. The ripe fruit is sweet, cooling and laxative. The bark decoction is used in ulcers, wounds and skin diseases. The latex is applied externally on wounds. The tree is one of the Panchavalkala (five barks used together). Dose: Bark decoction 1-2 tola. Verses: 9-10.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Tannins, Gluanol, Sterols
Also Known As
English: Cluster Fig, Country Fig
Sanskrit: उदुम्बर, जन्तुफल, हेमदुग्ध, सदाफल, यज्ञाङ्ग
Hindi: गूलर

What is Cluster Fig (Udumbara / उदुम्बर)?

Udumbara (Cluster Fig) is a moderate-sized spreading tree found throughout India in moist regions. The fruit receptacles are borne in large clusters on the main trunk and larger branches. The bark, latex, fruits and leaves are used medicinally. The unripe fruit is astringent and useful in diarrhea, dysentery and menorrhagia. The ripe fruit is sweet, cooling and laxative. The bark decoction is used in ulcers, wounds and skin diseases. The latex is applied externally on wounds. The tree is one of the Panchavalkala (five barks used together). Dose: Bark decoction 1-2 tola. Verses: 9-10.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Varnya (complexion enhancer)
  • Grahi (absorbent)
  • Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding)
  • Vranashodhana (wound healing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

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