Ficus carica, commonly known as fig, is a species of flowering plant native to Asia. It is cultivated for its fruit, which is also called the fig. Figs have many health benefits such as preventing premature greying, constipation, cancer, and heart disease. They are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Figs can help with weight loss, lower cholesterol, treat common illnesses, and improve diabetes, skin, bone, and sexual health.

5. FIGS
• Ficus carica is an Asian species of flowering
plants in the mulberry family, known as the
common fig (or just the fig). It is the source of
the fruit also called the fig, and is an important
crop in those areas where it is cultivated
commercially. Native to the Middle East and
western Asia, it has been sought out and
cultivated since ancient times, and is now
extensively grown throughout the world, both for
its fruit and as an ornamental plant. The species
has become naturalized in scattered locations in
Asia and North America.

6. FIGS
• Fig, Common Fig, Cultivated Fig, Edible Fig, Wild Fig is few of
the common names of Fig. Apart from that Commom Fig,
Caprifig, Smyrna Fig, San Pedro Fig, Adriatic Fig, Black
Mission Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, Calimyrna Fig, Sierra Fig,
King Fig, Kadota Fig and Strangler Fig are few of the popular
varieties of fig that are grown throughout the world because of
its delightful taste and wonderful nutritive value. Figs are
known for their sweet and juicy flesh, tender skin and crunchy
seeds. They’re highly perishable and are commonly dried to
preserve them. And unlike many other fruits and vegetables,
studies have shown that the health benefits of figs actually
increase after drying. They can be prepared in a number of
ways and make a great pairing with meats and cheeses.

7. NUTRITIONAL VALUE
• Apart from their unique sweet taste, fig is a good source
of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Consuming 64 gram
of figs offers 12.28 g of Carbohydrate, 0.072 mg of
Vitamin B6, 1.9 g of Total dietary Fiber, 0.045 mg of
Copper, 0.192 mg of Vitamin B5 and 0.082 mg of
Manganese. Moreover many Amino acids 0.004 g of
Tryptophan, 0.015 g of Threonine, 0.015 g of Isoleucine,
0.021 g of Leucine and 0.019 g of Lysine are also found
in 64 gram of Figs

10. FIGS PREVENTS PREMATURE GREYING:
Fig is very beneficial
for maintaining the
natural color of the hair.
It contains copper, a
mineral which prevents
premature greying.

11. FIGS PREVENTS CONSTIPATION
Every three serving of fig
offers about 5 grams of fiber.
That high concentration of
fiber helps promote healthy,
regular bowel function and
help to prevent constipation.
Fiber works to add bulk and
mass to bowel movements,
so it not only avoids
constipation, but also
eliminates diarrhea and
unhealthy or irregular bowel
movement

12. FIGS AS ANTICANCER
Figs have a reputation in traditional
medicine as a cure for several health
problems, including as a natural cancer
treatment. Research by the Department of
Natural Medicinal Chemistry at China
Pharmaceutical University displays that
some elements present in figs are poisonous
to various human cancer cell lines.
Although more research is needed, there are
references encouraging researchers to find
out more about how figs’ bioactive
compounds can combat illness because of
the success of numerous findings thus far

13. FIGS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Fiber in figs helps to
decrease weight and is
often suggested for obese
people. However, their
high calorie count may
also result in weight gain,
particularly when
consumed with milk. A
few figs are sufficient to
get the recommended
amount of nutrients, so
don’t overdo it!
Remember, it is possible
to have too much of a
good thing.

14. FIGS LOWER CHOLESTEROL
Figs consist of Pectin, which is
actually a soluble fiber. When
fiber moves through the
digestive system, it mainly
wipes up excess masses of
cholesterol and carries them to
the excretory system to be
removed from the body. As a
soluble fiber, pectin from figs
stimulates healthy bowel
movements. Figs can have a
laxative effect, as they are one
of the most fiber-dense foods
available. High amounts of fiber
in your diet can benefit your
overall health by avoiding
certain types of abdominal
cancer, as well as colon cancer

15. FIGS TREAT COMMON ILLNESSES
Since ancient time, a fig
has been used to treat
a wide range of
common ailments. More
than 40 ailments
related to the digestive,
endocrine, reproductive
and respiratory systems
have been treated with
the regular use of fig
fruit, extracts and
components of the fig
tree

16. FIGS HELPS IN PREVENTION OF
CORONARY HEART DISEASE
Phenol, Omega-3 and
Omega-6 are found in dried
figs. These fatty acids help
to reduce the risk of
coronary heart disease.
Additionally, the leaves of
figs have a significant effect
on the level of triglycerides
in a person’s system. A fig
leaf has an inhibitory effect
on triglycerides, and makes
the overall number of
triglycerides drop.
Triglycerides are another
major factor behind various
heart diseases.

17. FIGS AND PREVENTION OF COLON
CANCER
Fiber present in fig
helps to stimulate
the elimination of
free radicals and
other cancer causing
substances, mainly
in the colon, since
fiber increases the
healthy movement
of the bowels

18. FIGS GOOD FOR DIABETIC
PATIENTS
The American Diabetes
Association recommends figs as
a high fiber treat that helps
encourage functional control of
diabetes. Fig leaves help to
reduce the amount of insulin
needed by diabetic patients who
have to frequently take insulin
injections. Figs are rich in
Potassium, which helps to
regulate the amount of sugar
which is absorbed into the body
after meals. Large amounts of
potassium can ensure that
blood sugar spikes and falls are
much less frequent, so figs can
help diabetics live a much more
normal life

19. FIGS AS ANTIBACTERIAL AND
ANTIFUNGAL
Figs act as a natural antibacterial and
antifungal agent. A review by the Drug
and Herbal Research Centre at the
Universiti Kebangsaan in Malaysia
cited two researches showed fig
extract’s ability to combat a strand of
oral bacteria, as well as various fungi
and microbes.
There are also studies done in grass
carp that shows effectiveness in figs’
ability to stimulate immune system
response, therefore making figs great
immune system boosters. This may
explain why figs are such great
common illness fighters, which are
normally the work of bacteria and
other invader

20. FIGS IN PREVENTION OF
HYPERTENSION
People usually take in
sodium in the form of salt,
but low potassium and
high sodium level may
lead to hypertension. Figs
are high in potassium and
low in sodium, so they are
a wonderful defense
against the appearance
and effects of
hypertension, making figs
a relaxing food as well,
which helps to settle the
nerves and bring some
calmness to your day.

21. FIGS RELIEVES FROM BRONCHITIS
Natural chemicals
present in fig leaves
make it an ideal
component for a tea
base. Fig leaf tea has
been popularly
recommended for
several respiratory
conditions like
bronchitis, and it is also
used to prevent and
lessen the symptoms of
asthmatic patients.

22. FIGS RELIEVES VENEREAL
DISEASES
Figs have been
traditionally used as a
calming ointment for
venereal diseases.
Ingestion or topical
application both work
for relief from sexually
transmitted diseases,
though further research
needs to be done on
the exact range of
symptoms and diseases
which figs positively
effect.

23. FIGS FOR SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
Since ancient times, figs are
recommended to correct sexual
dysfunction like sterility,
endurance, or erectile
dysfunction. It is referenced as
a powerful fertility or sexual
supplement. Its actual success
as an aphrodisiac is doubtful,
but the huge amount of
valuable vitamins and minerals
might result in the sudden
boost in energy and stamina
that people mistake for a sexual
surge. Soak 2-3 figs in milk
overnight and eat them in the
morning to enhance your sexual
abilities

24. FIGS STRENGTHENS BONES
Figs consist of good
amount of calcium,
which is one of the
most important
components in
strengthening bones,
and decreasing the risk
of osteoporosis. It is
also rich in phosphorus,
which inspires bone
formation and spurs
regrowth if there is any
damage or degradation
to bones.

25. URINARY CALCIUM LOSS
• People with high-
sodium diet may be
affected by increased
urinary calcium loss. The
high potassium content
in figs helps to avoid
that condition and
controls the content of
waste in your urine. It
reduces the calcium you
lose, while increasing
the amount of uric acid
and other harmful toxins
which you want to get
out of your body

26. PREVENTION OF MACULAR
DEGENERATION
• Vision loss in older
people is normally
due to macular
degeneration.
Fruits and figs are
mainly good at
helping you avoid
this very common
symptom of aging.

27. RELIEF FOR THROAT PAIN
• High mucilage
content in figs
helps to heal and
protect sore
throats. The
calming nature of
figs and their
natural juices
relieve pain and
stress on the vocal
chords.

28. FIGS TREAT ACNE
Figs are helpful in
treating acne and zits .
For this purpose figs are
more natural to treat
acne at home

29. FIGS REMOVE KIDNEY STONES
Figs trat kidney stones
naturally.Regular
consumption of boiled
water is helpfulin curing
kidney stones

30. FIGS AS ANTI-DIABETIC
Research show reduction of glucose in
the blood of rats when given an
extract made from fig tree leaves.
Research also showed a decline in the
levels of cholesterol, as well as help
normalizing antioxidant activity to help
combat oxidative stress caused by
diabetes.
Fig fruit is proven as a powerful
treatment for the side effects of
diabetes. With anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant activities, figs can
normalize many bodily functions
sometimes damaged by diabetes,
making them a probable diabetes
natural remedy.

31. FIGS AND PREVENTION OF
CONSTIPATION
Every three serving of fig
offers about 5 grams of fiber.
That high concentration of
fiber helps promote healthy,
regular bowel function and
help to prevent constipation.
Fiber works to add bulk and
mass to bowel movements,
so it not only avoids
constipation, but also
eliminates diarrhea and
unhealthy or irregular bowel
movement

32. FIGS AS ANTI-WRINKLE
CAPABILITIES
• Several researches on
fig tree leaf extract
have shown successful
examples of anti-
wrinkle capabilities.
Individuals using
creams including fig
leaf and fig fruit
extracts showed
considerable decrease
in length and depth of
facial wrinkles, dueto
antioxidant and anti-
collagenase activity.