Country Fig

Botanical name - Ficus glomarata
Family - Moraceae

A medium sized tree. The bark of this tree has the ability to cure skin diseases and remove freckles. The insect galls formed on leaves is soaked in milk and applied with honey to prevent pitting in smallpox. The bark decoction is used for washing wounds, and oil made with its paste is applied over ulcers. The latex is applied externally for granular swellings.