The wonderful effects of figs

Figs have laxative effects, prevent constipation, lower blood pressure, lose weight and prevent cancer....

Fig (also known as flowerless fruit, heavenly fruit, shining sun fruit, immortal fruit, fairy fruit, milk fruit, honey fruit)...

According to modern research, figs contain glucose, sucrose, quinic acid, shikimic acid, oxalic acid, citric acid, malic acid, auxin, trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium... and some vitamins such as C, B1...

Initial experimental pharmacological research results show that figs have laxative, constipation prevention, blood pressure lowering, weight loss and cancer prevention effects.

In traditional medicine, figs are sweet and neutral, have the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, moistening the lungs and throat, laxative, reducing swelling and detoxifying, and are often used to treat diseases such as enteritis, dysentery, constipation, bleeding hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, sore throat, cough, lack of milk in postpartum women, boils and ulcers, loss of appetite, rheumatism...

Figs are also very good for health because many recent studies show that every 100g of figs contains 1g of protein, 0.4g of fat, 12.6g of sugar, 49mg of calcium, 23mg of phosphorus, 0.4mg of iron, 0.05mg of carotene, 12.3g of non-protein derivatives, and 3.1g of total minerals.

Prevent high blood pressure

People often consume sodium in the form of table salt, but low potassium and high sodium content can lead to high blood pressure. Figs are rich in potassium and low in sodium, so they are the perfect food to combat the onset and effects of high blood pressure.

Prevent constipation

There are about 5 grams of fiber in each serving of 3 figs. So figs not only help prevent constipation but also eliminate diarrhea, poor bowel movements or irregular activity.

Losing weight

The fiber in figs also helps in weight loss and is a good choice for obese people. However, the high calorie content in figs can also lead to weight gain, especially when consumed with milk. A small amount of figs is enough to get the required amount of nutrients, so do not overdo it.

Arthritis: Stew a sufficient amount of fresh figs with lean pork and eat. Or wash and chop 2-3 fresh figs, then omelet with eggs and eat.

Boils, ulcers: Dry ripe figs, grind into powder and sprinkle on the affected area. For best results, the affected area can be soaked in decoction of fig fruit or fresh fig leaves beforehand, then dried, sprinkled with powder and bandaged.

Prevent certain types of cancer

Figs contain pectin, a type of soluble fiber. As fiber passes through the digestive system, it essentially mops up excess cholesterol and carries it to the excretory system for elimination from the body.

Pectin is a soluble fiber found in figs that helps stimulate healthy bowel movements. Figs can have a laxative effect, and they are one of the most naturally fiber-rich fruits.

The high fiber content in figs may benefit your overall health by preventing certain types of abdominal cancer as well as colon cancer.

According to MSc. Hoang Khanh Toan, Department of Oriental Medicine, Hospital 108, the sap of the tree trunk or green fig fruit is also used by people to treat acne and breast swelling.

Specific usage: clean the wound, dry it, apply the sap directly to the affected area, apply it to the red and swollen area, apply it many times a day. To avoid applying it many times, mix the sap with young leaves, crush it and apply it to the painful area.

If the pimple has no pus yet, cover it completely. If it has burst, cover it, leaving an open area the size of a corn kernel. When there is pus and you want to remove the tip, crush another onion with fig resin and cover it as above, leaving the opening open. If the breast is swollen, cover the nipple.

Fig resin is also used to treat headaches: spread the resin on tissue paper and stick it on both temples. Can be combined with eating young fig leaves or drinking fig resin with a dose of 5ml mixed in boiled water, let it cool and drink before going to bed.

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