Figs are a close relative of indoor ficus. This plant came to us from hot distant countries - India, Palestine. There are about 400 different varieties of figs.
The fig tree (also called figs) has been mentioned more than once in the Bible. In fact, even in Ancient Egypt, beautiful frescoes were created that depict the collection of figs (2500 BC). The healing properties of figs were discovered even then - in Ancient Egypt, Arabia, Ancient Greece. Avicenna strongly recommended its use for the treatment of measles, severe malaria and all other fevers, with acne, tumors, boils, ulcers, syphilis. He considered this wine berry a universal antidote, as well as an excellent cosmetic tool. But its most important advantage is that it is a real elixir of eternal youth for the elderly. Modern scientists have identified some ficin as part of the fig, which prevents numerous blood clots and rigidly “removes” all sclerotic plaques from the inner walls of blood vessels.
For workers in the creative professions - poets, composers, writers, artists, figs are very important. Useful properties of fruits give strength and develop creativity. A substance close to aspirin, which is present in it, and essential oils "disperse the blood", while saturating it with oxygen. It's great to eat 1 fruit per day for a month, then take a break for a month.
Figs are rich in vitamins B1, B2, B6. If we consider fresh fruits, then they contain proteins, sugar, ascorbic acid, salts of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, carotene, organic acids. In terms of energy value, unusual figs surpass raisins themselves and occupy almost one of the first places among berries and fruits in the content of useful minerals.
The properties of figs in folk medicine are used for chronic constipation, gastritis, for a better blood composition. Fig jam, drink, broth have antipyretic, diaphoretic effects and have a beneficial effect on inflammation of the trachea, larynx, bronchi. And in traditional Armenian medicine, figs are used. The beneficial properties of a decoction of its leaves are manifested by coughing and diarrhea. Georgian traditional medicine uses a decoction of fig leaves and nettles for colitis and dysentery.
White figs actually give only pleasure, but it does not have any healing properties, but dark black is healing, nourishes, cleanses, quenches thirst, soothes, and persecutes.
Figs also show beneficial properties in the treatment of tendency to thrombosis, cardiovascular diseases, in case of anemia, bronchitis, cough, bronchial asthma, whooping cough. It is a mild diuretic and laxative, used for jade.
For people who are overweight, the fig tree can become a very indispensable helper. After all, fiber, which is contained in large quantities in figs, helps to quickly reduce weight if you eat fruit regularly.
Figs are also rich in phenol, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These contents are the real saviors for the heart; they help prevent coronary disease.
Hypertension is caused by a fairly low level of sodium and a high level of potassium. And since figs have a lot of potassium and a little sodium, it helps to avoid hypertension.
With age, people begin to suffer from macular degeneration, which often leads to immediate loss of vision. Fig helps to avoid this.
Sore throat is very successfully treated with figs filled with hot milk, because it is characterized by a high content of mucus. This wonderful fruit also improves liver health. And since it is alkaline, it is indicated for people with very high acidity, because it helps to easily normalize the pH.
Figs - the beneficial properties of this product are very large and necessary for man. So do not neglect the opportunity to eat such tasty and necessary fruits.