Ficus Exasperata (Sandpaper Tree) Medicinal Uses.Ficus exasperata leaves and fruitsFicus exasperata is the botanical name of a smallto medium sized tree that grows widely in Africa and Asia which is commonly refered to as sandpaper leaf tree. The leaves are referred to as ewe epin in Yoruba. The leaves are also used like sandpaper or to scrubs cooking utensils.Different parts of Ficus exasperata are used in traditional medicine due to the fact that they havephytochemicals like saponins, flavonoids, tannins, sterols, coumarins and alkaloids which have therapeutic properties like:*.Antioxidant*.Anti-inflammatory*.Analgesic*.Abortifacient*.Hypotensive*.Anti-microbial*.Astringent*.Diuretic*.Vermifuge*.AntipyreticThe stem sap is used to:*.Treat warts*.Stem bleeding of woundsThe leaves are used to:*.Reduce high blood pressure*.Reduce blood cholesterol levels*.Reduce blood sugar levels*.Treat urinary tract issues*.Boost female fertility*.Treat ringworms*.Treat arthritis, rheumatism and other inflammatory conditions of the joints*.Treat epilepsy*.Stop bleeding*.Treat wounds*.Kill intestinal parasites*.Treat ulcersThe bark is used to:*.Treat leprosy*.Shrink hemorrhoids*.Expel placenta after child birth*.Induce abortionsThe roots are used to:*.Treat venereal diseases*.Treat respiratory issues like bronchitis, asthma, coughs, etcFicus asperifolia leaves are also called ewe ipin inYoruba. They are used for the same traditionalmedicinal purposes. There are so many plants that are used for medicine effectively in Africa forhealing.Ficus exasperata has more uses than those listedabove. Share what you know about this plant below.
