Fig, also known as Tianzi, Asparagus, dense fruit, milk berry, etc., is a plant of the Moraceae family.

Figs are both a fresh fruit and a traditional Chinese medicinal material.

"Compendium of Materia Medica" records: "Figs have a sweet and flat taste, are non-toxic, and are used to appetize, stop diarrhea, and treat five hemorrhoids and sore throats."

Figs taste as sweet as persimmons but are seedless, rich in nutrients and comprehensive.

Figs are a natural health food.

(1) Strengthen the spleen, eliminate food, moisten the intestines and relieve constipation.

Figs contain malic acid, citric acid, lipase, protease, hydrolase, etc., which can help the human body digest food and promote appetite. Because they contain a variety of lipids, they have a laxative effect.

(2) Lower blood lipids and blood pressure.

The lipase and hydrolase contained in figs have the function of lowering blood lipids and decomposing blood lipids. Therefore, it can lower blood lipids and reduce the deposition of fat in blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure and preventing coronary heart disease.

(3) Relieve sore throat and reduce swelling.

Figs contain citric acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, malic acid, propanoic acid, oxalic acid, quinic acid and other substances, which have anti-inflammatory and swelling properties and can relieve sore throat and reduce swelling.

(4) Supplement nutrition.

Figs contain a large amount of sugars, lipids, proteins, cellulose, vitamins, inorganic salts and essential amino acids, which can effectively supplement the body's nutrients and enhance the body's disease resistance.

(5) Prevent and fight cancer.