Gular

Gular (Ficus racemosa , syn. Ficus glomerata Roxb.) tree is available throughout India. It is also known as Cluster fig in English. Goolar tree leaves, fruits and bark are used to treat various diseases. Gular tree is astringent, antidiabetic, antiasthma tic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiulcer, anti-pyretic and anti diarrheal in action. Its latex is used to treat piles and hemorrhoids. Bark of gular tree is used to treat infections, swelling and inflammation.

• It is planted for soil conservation
• Timber is used for well-curbs, furniture etc.
• Fruits are used to prepare Shurbut traditionally.
• Suitable for paper pulp.
• Leaf (Crude protein 9.63%) lopped for fodder
• Useful in treatment of biliousness, ulcers, erysipelas, vomiting, vaginal complains, fever, inflammations, leprosy.