Parkati. Vern. Pakur, Beng. Pάkri Hind.

The root-barks of these four species of Ficus together with that of Azadarachta Indica pass by the name of panchavalkala or the five barks, and are used in combination. A decoction of these barks, called pancha valkala kashaya is much used as a gargle in salivation, as a wash for ulcers, and as an injection in leucorrhoea.l The powdered root-bark of Ficus religiosa rubbed with honey is applied to aphthous sores of children.2 It is also sprinkled over unhealthy ulcers to improve their condition and promote granulation.3

The figs of Ficus glomerata are considered astringent, stomachic and carminative and are given in menorrhagia and haemoptysis in doses of one tola of the dried fruits with sugar and honey.4 The fresh juice of the ripe fruit is given as an adjunct to a metallic medicine for diabetes and other urinary complaints, called Vrihat vangesvara rasa, (see Tin).