Benefits of figs
The article on the Medlatec General Hospital website has medical consultation with BSCKI. Duong Ngoc Van points out the effects of figs.
Improve digestive health
Since ancient times, figs have been used as an alternative medicine to treat digestive problems, especially constipation. Figs contain a lot of fiber that stimulates the digestive system to function better. This fiber content will soften and add a large amount to the stool, effectively reducing constipation.
Fiber also acts as a prebiotic or food for the healthy bacteria in your gut. A study of 150 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and constipation found that eating 45 grams of dried figs a day significantly reduced symptoms of pain, bloating, and constipation.
Another study conducted with 80 people also showed that supplementing 300g of fig powder every day regularly for 8 weeks will significantly reduce constipation compared to the control group.
Supports heart and vascular health
The effect of figs is also to help blood pressure and blood lipids improve significantly. In addition, the health of blood vessels is also recorded at a better level, while reducing the rate of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
After conducting a study, scientists said that fig extract can reduce blood pressure in rats with normal to high blood pressure. According to animal studies, total cholesterol was significantly improved. HDL cholesterol and triglycerides were also in better condition when fig leaf extract was added.
However, a study conducted with 83 people over a period of 5 weeks with high LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, adding 120g of dried figs to their daily diet recorded the following results: Blood fat levels did not change compared to the control group.
So far, we still need to do more research to be able to analyze and understand the relationship of figs to cardiovascular health.
Figs are very good for health.
Improve skin health
Figs contain many nutrients that are beneficial to the skin, especially for people with atopic dermatitis and dry skin. Scientists conducted a study with 45 children with dermatitis and showed quite good results. They used a cream extracted from dried figs twice a day for 2 consecutive weeks. The symptoms of dermatitis were also much improved compared to other treatments.
In addition, fruit extracts (including figs) have also been shown to have antioxidant properties for skin cells. Not only that, they also reduce the breakdown of collagen and slow down the appearance of wrinkles.
So it is still difficult to determine whether the positive effects on the skin are due to fig extract or other fruits. Researchers still need more studies to clarify the effects of figs on the skin.
In a study published in the International Journal of Dermatology, 25 people with common warts applied fig latex to one side and cryotherapy from figs to the other. The results showed that 44% of the participants who applied fig latex had their warts completely cleared. Cryotherapy, on the other hand, produced even more dramatic results for the remaining 56%.
To this day, researchers still do not understand why figs can solve the problem of warts. The latex of the fig tree can provide quite safe and easy-to-use treatment solutions with few side effects.
In addition to the outstanding benefits mentioned above, scientists have also shown that figs can also reduce blood sugar levels, improve hair health and reduce fever. However, these uses still need more research to confirm their ability to health.
Remedies from figs
Health & Life Newspaper quoted Dr. Vu Duy Thanh as saying that figs have a sweet taste and a neutral nature, and can be used fresh or dried:
Fresh: Fresh figs are low in calories and can be made into a snack. To use fresh figs, soak them in salt water for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with water.
Dried: Dried figs contain a lot of sugar and calories so eat in moderation. To make dried figs, wash them and dry them in the shade.
Use fig powder to treat stomach pain
Wash the figs and soak them in diluted salt water for about 20 minutes. Then take the figs out and drain. Next, cut the figs in half, dry them, roast them until golden brown and grind them into a fine powder, put them in a jar and keep them in a cool place.
When suffering from stomach ache, take 2 teaspoons of fig powder mixed with 100ml of warm water and drink. Drink 2-3 times a day, 30 minutes to 1 hour before or after meals, for 7-10 days.
Dried figs soaked in water to treat stomach pain
The night before going to bed, take 3 dried figs, put them in a glass of warm water and soak overnight. The next morning, wake up, strain the fig water and drink it on an empty stomach and eat the whole fig. This should be done regularly once a day for 2-3 months.
Cure sore throat
Method 1: Dry fresh figs, grind into powder and then take a small amount and put it in the throat for 5-7 days.
Method 2: Peel fresh figs, slice, boil to get the juice, add rock sugar and simmer until thick, take daily.
Cure constipation
Method 1: Boil 9g of fresh figs and drink daily for 5-7 days.
Method 2: Eat 3-5 ripe figs every day for 5-7 days.
Method 3: Wash and cut 10 fresh figs in half. Clean and chop a section of pig's large intestine. Stew both until soft, add spices, and eat daily for 1 week.
Notes when using figs
Health & Life Newspaper quoted Dr. Vu Duy Thanh as saying that although figs are good for health, when using them, the following should be noted:
- Skin contact with figs or fig leaf sap may cause rashes in sensitive individuals.
- Because figs are high in fiber, eating too many figs, especially dried figs, can cause diarrhea.
- Do not use for people allergic to fig leaves, fruit and latex.
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