**Abstract**

The genus *Ficus* belongs to *Moraceae* (Mulberry family). It is comprised of around 1000 species from pantropica land subtropical origins; plants of the family are on the whole woody, ranging from trees and shrubs to climbers. *F. benghalensis* has many common names as Indian banyan tree, East Indian fig tree, and vada tree, banyan tree is considered sacred by Hindus and is largely grown near temples. It is a large and extensive growing tree of the Indian subcontinent. *Ficus* compound showed significant antioxidant effect, which might be ascribed to their polyphenolic nature. The stem bark of *Ficus benghalensis* L. and *Ficus racemosa* L. are utilized in India for the treatment of diabetes and various different illnesses. The bark of *Ficus benghalensis* decreased fasting blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin. The fruit of *Ficus benghalensis* is used in folk medicine for respiratory disorders and certain skin disease.

**Keywords:** *F. benghalensis*, banyan tree, antioxidant effect, folk medicine, age dating
