* To accelerate the ripening applied to abscesses fresh or soaked dried fruit . Tenderized in milk fruit also accelerate the maturation of abscesses when used topically.
* In folk medicine, figs are used as a decoction ( water or milk ) for colds , inflammation of the airways and as gargle for sore throats and inflammation of the gums .
* Figs improve the condition of the stomach , kidney, and serve as a diuretic.
* In diseases of the cardiovascular system figs especially useful because it is rich in potassium.Potassium remove the voltage from the blood vessels to relax and expand them . Figs plays an important role in the prevention of hypertension and useful in venous insufficiency.
* Contained in fig ficin enzyme reduces blood clotting, promotes the resorption of vascular thrombi .
* Figs have a mild laxative effect.
* Figs relieves palpitations , a good blood-forming agent.
* Figs useful in anemia and in diseases of the spleen and liver .
WARNING !
• figs should not be used in patients with diabetes mellitus.
• figs contraindicated in gout due to the large amount of the contained oxalic acid.
• In acute inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract should not be used because of the large number of figs fiber contained therein .
