The medicinal value of figs

September 6, 2023
Figs make us often eat a fruit, and fig juice, drinks have a unique fragrance, thirst quenching, both young and old. And also known as "the 21st century, the protector of human health", figs have such a high evaluation, what is the medicinal value of it?

Stomach and appetite

Figs contain a large number of acids, including malic acid, citric acid, acetic acid, etc. Regular consumption of figs can be appetizing, but also help the body digest food, with the effect of stomach and appetite. How to use: fresh figs, eat one before and one after meals.

Lower blood fat, lower blood pressure

Figs contain lipase, hydrolase and other enzymes have the function of lowering blood lipids and decomposition of blood lipids, so it can lower blood lipids, reduce the deposition of fat in the blood vessels, and thus play a role in lowering blood pressure and preventing coronary heart disease. Serving method: eaten as a daily fruit, preferably after meals.

Facilitate the throat and reduce swelling

Figs contain citric acid, yohimbe acid, succinic acid, malic acid, propionic acid, oxalic acid, quinic acid and other substances, with anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling function, can benefit the throat and reduce swelling. Serving method: 25 grams of dried figs, appropriate amount of rock sugar. Take with water, 2~3 times a day.

Anti-cancer and anti-cancer

The milk pulp of the immature fruit contains active ingredients such as psoralen and bergamot lactone, and the juice of the mature fruit can extract an aromatic substance "benzaldehyde", both of which have anti-cancer and anti-cancer effects and can prevent the occurrence of liver cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, delay the development of transplanted adenocarcinoma and lymphosarcoma and promote their degeneration. How to use: Juice the fresh unripe figs and add sugar to taste.

Promote lactation through menstruation

Fig is a good remedy for menstruation and lactation, for menstrual disorders, postpartum lactation or lactation is low have a very good effect. Serving method: 8 figs, pig's feet 200 grams, stew.

Diarrhea in children

The "Compendium of Materia Medica" mentions that figs have the effect of strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, clearing the intestines and removing heat, etc., which has a very good treatment effect on children's diarrhea. How to use: 3~5 figs, washed and cut into slices, decocted in water and drink the soup 3 times a day.

Treatment of hemorrhoids

Figs have an intestinal effect, facilitate laxative and can purify the blood, so that the discharge of dirty blood. In particular, the leaves and fruits of figs are a potent remedy for hemorrhoids. Fresh figs are eaten raw, two large, three or four small, or ten dried fruits, a section of pig intestine, stewed.
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