Figs are a fairly rare fruit. Surely many see it in large stores, but few decide to buy it. And very few people know about its properties. Figs have a lot of useful properties. It is noteworthy that the use of this fruit gives practically no side effects and has very few contraindications.
What are figs?
The most useful and mysterious fruit at the same time. It does not grow in Russia, so it is practically unknown to Russian buyers. At the same time, it can be found on supermarket shelves, but not many people decide to buy it, and even fewer people know about the beneficial properties of this fruit.
What is this fruit miracle? Doctors have proven that figs contain a lot of useful and healing properties. Fresh figs contain many different sugars and organic acids. Some varieties of figs contain up to 71% sugar. This fruit contains citric acid, and glyceric acid can be found in mature figs. The fruit is rich in iron and copper.
Useful properties of figs
Fig relieves hunger, returns vigor and energy. It does not make you thirsty. This fruit helps in the treatment of poisoning, as it is able to normalize the stomach. Figs actively stimulate kidney and liver function.
Figs are also useful for sore throat. If brewed with hot milk, then it will relieve you of a sore throat, acting at the same time as an antipyretic agent.
This miracle fruit will help get rid of dry coughs, lower cholesterol levels, and can also act as a laxative. Figs contain a lot of potassium, which is indispensable for the proper functioning of the heart.
Fig gruel can be used to help minor wounds heal faster and soften abscesses and tumors.
In short, this extraordinary fruit can be useful to the human body for many ailments.
Contraindications to the use of figs
Fresh figs have virtually no side effects. As contraindications to the use of this fruit, one can single out diseases such as diabetes mellitus, acute diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, gout.
Fig selection
It is difficult to find a fruit that is truly ripe and tasty. Keep in mind that old figs will harm your body rather than benefit. A truly healthy fruit will be dense, without dents. When pressed, it should give in slightly.
