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Precautions and toxic propertiesudumbara - Ficus racemosa Linn. F..

udumbara :

udumbara  : Ficus racemosa Linn., Ficus glomerata


Precautions:

As it is quite a coolant tree, precaution should be taken in using kapha dominant person with recurrent allergic rhinitis, cough and cold

Ripe fruit of country fig is usually avoided in culinary uses as it may cause or worsen intestinal worm manifestation




Toxicity studies:

Fresh or dried fig fruit is LIKELY SAFE for most people when used in food amounts. 

Fig LEAF is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth for up to one month as a medicine. However, in high doses, fig LATEX, the sap from the tree, might cause bleeding in the digestive tract in some people.

Applying fig leaf to the skin is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. It can cause skin to become extra sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure when applying fig LEAF to the skin. Wear sunblock outside, especially if you are light-skinned. Fig FRUIT is unlikely to cause sun sensitivity.

Skin contact with fig fruit or leaves can cause rash in sensitive people.


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