How to Extract Ficus Deltoidea Leaves

Mankind has long used plants and flowers to eat, cure illness and build structures. We can benefit from our ancestors' wisdom by continuing their traditions. The ficus deltoidea, also called the mistletoe fig and "mas cotek," is used in Southeast Asia and Indonesia as a medicinal plant for maintaining soft skin and a youthful appearance, and can be used to treat physical maladies ranging from gout to migraines to sexual difficulties. In general, users extract ficus deltoidea by boiling its leaves into a tea.

Things You'll Need

• Pot
• Stove
• Dried ficus deltoidea leaves
• Lid
• Colander
• Cup or pitcher

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Instructions

• 1

  Fill a pot with water. The amount of water you use will vary depending on the serving size of ficus extract you desire. You can make a single cup of extract tea or a full gallon to drink over the course of days.

• 2

  Bring the water to a boil on your stove. When the water starts to boil, add dried ficus deltoidea leaves.

• 3

  Cover the pot and allow the water and leaves to boil for 45 minutes. Turn off the stove and remove the pot from heat.

• 4

  Strain the mixture through a colander or strainer and into a cup or pitcher. Drink the tea hot, or allow it to cool and refrigerate it. Ficus deltoidea tea can last for three days in a refrigerator.