CLUSTER FIG TREE(அத்தி மரம்)

Product Description

Athi Maram, scientifically known as Ficus racemosa (Cluster Fig Tree) or related species like Ficus, is a medium-sized sacred tree native to Australia and tropical Asia. Highly valued in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine, every part of the tree—including its bark, leaves, latex, and cluster-forming fruits—offers rich health and traditional benefits.
Key CharacteristicsSize: Grows to a moderate height of about 10 meters.Appearance: Features rough leaves, a reddish-grey bark, and unique fig clusters growing directly on the trunk and main branches.Fruit: Produces small, round-to-oval fruits (Athi pazham) that turn from green to yellowish-pink when ripe.
Uses and BenefitsHealth: Rich in iron, calcium, and vitamins, regular consumption of the fruit helps boost blood production, strengthens bones, and aids digestion.Medicinal: Bark extracts and leaf powders are used traditionally to treat skin ulcers, reduce inflammation, heal wounds, and manage diabetes.
Cultural Significance: Considered sacred in Indian traditions and often tied to spiritual and Vastu practices for positive home energy.